In this section you will find all of our articles covering employment. Topics such as finding employment, losing a job, government policy, etc. are in this category.
Horrible bosses. Crazy co-workers. Thankless work and long hours that seem never-ending. These are common complaints from employees nationwide who feel fed up with their jobs. But how do you know whether the negative sentiments you have about your workplace are just feelings of burnout — or maybe even exaggerated in your own head – versus more […]
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If you lose your job, you may qualify for unemployment benefits. The payments may serve as much needed relief. But did you know unemployment benefits are taxable?
Key Facts About Unemployment Benefits Read More »
It’s college application season and scores of parents are pushing their kids to seek admission to Ivy League schools and other “brand name” institutions of higher learning. For some parents – and many students too – if a college or university isn’t a “Top 20” school, or one with a name that everyone recognizes, it’s
Why Most Employers Don’t Care Where You Went to School Read More »
A reader of AskTheMoneyCoach.com wrote me because she felt that her student loans were holding her back, and had become a big financial problem. As it turns out, her real money problem isn’t the higher education debt she has – it’s the chronic unemployment situation she’s endured. Economists say you are technically among the ranks
Are Your Student Loans the Reason You Can’t Find or Keep a Good Job? Read More »
Starting a new job or getting a promotion can be an exciting but also stressful time. In addition to adjusting to your new position and workplace, you may find yourself adjusting your personal budget and finances. Whether you’ve been out of work for a while and are just now getting back on your feet, or
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You put in long hours at work and are happy with the company you work for. However, what are the chances of you getting a raise or earning more than you do now within the next few months, or even a year? If you want to earn more money without leaving your current employer, there
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It’s a tough job market for many people looking for work. Even though the economy is on the upswing, the jobless rate in America remains stubbornly high. Historically, those with college degrees have fared better than those with high school diplomas when it comes to finding work. But now, even people with letters of all
Highest Paying Jobs If You Only Have a High School Diploma Read More »
There was a time when having a government job – especially a position at the Post Office – meant you could rely on a lifetime of job security. Those days are no more. The U.S. Postal Service, which lost $5.1 billion in 2011, is planning massive job-cuts in 2012 and intends to close or consolidate
List of U.S. Postal Service Closings, 35,000 Postal Workers to Lose Jobs Read More »
After the economy took a nosedive from 2007 to 2009, President Barack Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) into law. This bill was designed to give the economy a boost by reducing federal taxes, increasing unemployment benefits and also increasing spending in certain areas. Many people were directly affected by this bill
What is the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act? Read More »
If stress on the job is making it hard to stay motivated and productive, you might have considered quitting and just starting fresh somewhere else. Unfortunately, leaving a job isn’t so easy. In today’s economy, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to make a career change and find that job of your dreams. Still, you do have
8 Things to Do If You Can’t Take One More Day at Your Job Read More »
Just by talking to her, you wouldn’t know that Vivian Nixon is an ex convict. Confident, articulate, and now pursuing a Master’s Degree in Theology, Nixon seems more likely to have spent time in a church worship hall rather than a prison hall. But it wasn’t always that way. Many years ago, she got into
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If you have a lot of unpaid debts and creditors are threatening wage garnishment, you may have to deal with a court battle in the very near future. Creditors can legally garnish your wages, but only after they obtain a court order. Garnishment is usually a “last resort” effort by creditors to collect on their
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UPDATE: As of March 13, 2020 – the date that President Donald Trump declared the coronavirus crisis a national disaster – your federal benefits such as stimulus checks or IRS refunds can not be garnished due to unpaid debts. This new rule is in effect based on relief granted by the $2 trillion CARES Act
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Former prisoners trying to land jobs and get other services face an uphill battle. Many employers shy away from hiring someone with a felony conviction. And lots of people are leery of lending a helping hand to those who have served time behind bars. But if you’re willing to give an ex-offender a second shot,
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If you’re out of work, nobody has to tell you how tough it can be to find a job. Now there is another obstacle to overcome before you land your next gig: cleaning up your credit. Employers are increasingly checking people’s credit reports before deciding whether to hire someone or who to promote. In fact,
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