INFJ Personality Traits, Career Matches, and Jobs to Avoid
If you’ve taken the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) assessment and received the results of an INFJ, then you’re aligned with such personalities as Carrie Fisher, Oprah Winfrey, Nelson Mandela, Cate Blanchett, Jamie Foxx, and Bob Dylan. INFJ stands for: introversion (I), intuition (N), feeling (F), and judgement (J). INFJs are soft-spoken, but extremely driven and […]
Survivor’s Pension: Benefits for Spouses and Setting Up Your Plan
The survivor’s pension benefit is the tax-free benefit to the surviving spouse (or children) of a deceased pension holder or Veteran. It can be difficult to discuss what would happen in the event of death, but it is important to ensure that benefits are passed down to your loved ones. In this article, we’ll address […]
Total and Permanent Disability Discharge and Student Loan Forgiveness
There are certain situations in life where your students loans are eligible for student loan forgiveness, cancellation, or discharge. This means that in approved circumstances, you are no longer required to repay portions, or in some cases, the entirety of your loan. These reasons can range from teacher loan forgiveness programs, to bankruptcy, to public […]
Financial Hardship Letter Templates and How to Write Your Own
Hardship letters can be used in many situations, but are most common for requesting a loan modification on a mortgage or to start a short sale. If you are asked for a hardship letter, or simply feel one might help your case, then use the letter template we’ve provided below as a jumping off point. […]
When to Retire: Social Security, Full Retirement Benefits, and the Average Retirement Age in America
Planning for retirement is something every worker, regardless of age, needs to do. You don’t just stumble into retirement; it requires planning, saving, and a working understanding of the economy. In order to do all of these things, you need to learn the history of retirement, the ever changing benefits and trends of retirement, and […]
Workplace Discrimination: Types, Examples, and What to Do
Workplaces are intended to be equal, fair, and safe for everyone. Historically, it’s obvious that workplaces have not always been equal or equitable, and it’s true that offices have changed a lot (and for the better) over the past century. However, there are still many workplaces that harbor hostility, bias, and discriminatory practices. Not all […]