Workplace Culture: Will You Fit?
In 2016, Millennials listed respectful treatment of all employees as their No.1 reason for job satisfaction at 67 percent of respondents. Job satisfaction was at at 88 percent in 2011; it has since declined to 45 percent. Trust between employees and management ranked at 55 percent, while an immediate supervisor’s respect for an idea weighed in […]
Is It Worth Getting a Master’s Degree?
A master’s degree is becoming the new bachelor’s — required for some careers, and resulting in better pay for others. Some students may enter a graduate program just for the experience. But the process involves sleepless nights, debt, and the risk of little-to-no payoff. Going to school for an advanced degree is usually part financial […]
When is the Best Time to Make a Big Purchase?
Buying big-ticket items means spending money. But, with a little research into the products, you can find when there are sales and save some of your hard-earned cash while still getting a top-quality product. Appliances Your microwave is busted. The refrigerator is old and isn’t efficient at cooling. Your kitchen needs an update. Whatever your […]
Working From Home: Skills & Tools You Need to Get Started
Working from home requires a large personal commitment and accountability, but you also get to be your own boss for the day. It can means flexible working hours and answering to no one but yourself, while working in a bathrobe and fuzzy slippers. A 2014 study even found employees who work from home are more […]
What Is a Credit Score?
Car loans, bank loans, mortgages, opening a new credit card — they all hinge on your credit score, a number that at its core, represents your ability to repay a loan. Your credit score can make or break the loan process. The Credit Score Calculation There are a few different credit score calculations, depending on […]