Dragon Pictures / Shutterstock.com Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking on the links in this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never influences the products or services we recommend. Not everyone has the same appetite for financial risk. While some people thrive on market volatility, others seek steady, low-risk returns … Read more
Marge Johnson / Shutterstock.com Investing in home renovations may seem like a great way to boost the value of your property. However, some features may not yield the return you’re hoping for when it’s time to sell. Real estate experts highlight upgrades you might want to think twice about before committing to them. Here are … Read more
Flamingo Pictures / Shutterstock.com Virtual assistants typically provide support to businesses, agencies, or individuals by handling customer service, accounting, scheduling, word processing, administrative tasks, data entry, and more. Sometimes called online assistants, remote assistants, executive assistants, or personal assistants, they are not required to work in an office and can perform their tasks safely and … Read more
Lately, I’ve heard a lot of people say that mortgage rates are “average” or “normal.” As in, they are neither high nor low. They’re just typical. This is usually in response to someone pointing out that they are much higher than they were just a few years ago. In some ways, this feels like a … Read more
FiveZee / Shutterstock.com We’ve got news: Your grocery receipts are more valuable in your hand than in a trash can. Now, I’ll be honest…I’ve collected more receipts than I can count. I used to have them all saved, but the inside of my wallet is starting to look like something George Constanza would be proud … Read more
DC Studio / Shutterstock.com Working in technology means you are always keeping up with new trends and requirements. As new technologies emerge, old technologies fade into the background, and the daily work lives of technology professionals evolve. One such shift is the emergence of Web3 – the decentralized Internet that promises to reshape how we … Read more
Jonathan Weiss / Shutterstock.com Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking on the links in this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never influences the products or services we recommend. You know the golden rule of decluttering: If you haven’t worn or used it for a whole year, it’s time to … Read more
Dean Drobot / Shutterstock.com You may have heard that women don’t negotiate their wages as well as men, which increases the gender pay gap. It turns out that this argument is simply an outdated artifact of the twentieth century. Women have already demonstrated over the past 20 years that they are more likely to negotiate … Read more
New Africa / Shutterstock.com Achieving work-life balance is one of the main reasons why people look for flexible jobs. When dealing with a toxic work environment or symptoms of burnout, overworked professionals often turn to jobs with flexible hours and remote work arrangements in search of greater employee well-being. In addition, a growing number of … Read more
Mills Studio / Shutterstock.com After all the hard work you put into designing your resume, crafting your cover letter and acing your interview, you may be tempted to take advantage of your first job offer. Most people do that. But taking a little extra time to negotiate a higher salary may be the easiest and … Read more