5 Things to Do Before Your Next Job Interview
Have an interview coming up? Read this to learn how to prepare for a job interview so you can be poised and confident during your meeting.
Bad Credit 101: The Small Mistakes That Are Killing Your Score
If you have a bad credit score, you may be wondering what’s causing it. You might be making these 3 mistakes—here’s how to fix them.
5 Tips for Networking Your Way to a Job on LinkedIn
Got a LinkedIn profile? Check. Got it in tiptop shape? Check. Now what? It’s time to dive into what the website’s known for: networking. Sure, it can be intimidating, especially when you don’t have a ton of professional connections yet. But with confidence, creativity and some LinkedIn wisdom on your side, you can build a […]
5 Tips to Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile and Get You Noticed
When you’re searching for a new job, having a fully optimized LinkedIn profile is important. Use these 5 tips to build a stand-out profile.
The 7 Most Common Mistakes First-Time Entrepreneurs Make
Here’s the cold, hard truth for first-time entrepreneurs: Nine out of every 10 startups fail. And this is according to multiple estimates. You’ll likely make more than a few mistakes as you start out, and for some of you, that will be the death of your initial business venture. But a lack of experience doesn’t […]
How Not to Pay Off Your Debt
Paying off your debt is an admirable goal and a smart move for your financial health, right? Yes—if you do it the right way, because there are wrong ways of doing it that might actually hurt you more than they help. Withdrawing from your 401(k), draining your emergency fund or ignoring your monthly bills in […]
What is a 401(k)? Everything You Need to Know About This Retirement Account
What is a 401(k) and how much should you contribute? Here, we answer the frequently asked questions about this retirement account.
4 Financial Habits of People with Excellent Credit
Your credit score can be your financial passport to a loan or credit card approval, renting an apartment or even getting a job, so it’s important to know what kind of behaviors can help you build excellent credit. Experian examined consumer data based on the different tiers of VantageScore to give consumers an idea of […]
5 Signs You’re Cut Out to Be a Freelancer
Did you know people have been making money freelancing for several hundred years? During the Middle Ages, medieval soldiers would offer their combat services and weapons—including their lances—to the highest bidder. They were free to serve whatever kingdom needed them, so each knight with a weapon was literally called a “free lance” for hire. If […]
3 Steps to Surviving on an Entry-Level Salary
When you’re earning an entry-level salary, it can be hard to balance a budget. Here are 3 things you can do to manage your finances.
5 Ways to Organize Your Job Search
When you start your job search, it can feel as if you’re climbing a mountain whose summit you can’t even see. Once you start moving, though, you’ll realize that it’s totally doable. Better yet, you’ll discover that there are no big secrets to tackling the job market. You just need a well-organized and structured plan […]
4 Sweet Money Lessons Straight From the Toaster
Pop-Tarts almost killed me. The foundation of Mom’s parenting philosophy was the use of food to pacify me. Pop-Tarts—hot from the toaster or raw, as I called them, straight out of the box—were my favorite. My reward for good behavior was delectable, grape and occasionally iced. Three boxes a week for seven years. Do the […]