Work from home scams have been around for a long time. Take the “envelope-stuffing” scheme, which first appeared during the Great Depression. People paid a fee so they could stuff envelopes with flyers that advertised this awesome envelope-stuffing job…
Although there are lots of legitimate opportunities to make money from home, work from home scams unfortunately still pop up all over the internet. And you need to know how to spot these scams, or you could end up compromising your personal information or losing money you never get back…
It’s 2019, and women still make 80 cents for every $1 a man makes. The gender pay gap is real, and its origins are multifaceted. For one, the pay gap reflects the general sexism against women in our society. Their work and contributions simply aren’t valued as highly as those of men…
Writing a resume and cover letter can be downright intimidating. It’s not that they’re the most difficult things to write, but there’s just so much pressure riding on them. You want to represent yourself as a qualified candidate, impress your reader, and get invited to interview for a job you want…
When you’re applying for a job, your cover letter is often the first impression you leave on a hiring manager. And since you only get one chance to make a good first impression, it’s crucial to make sure your cover letter is as strong as it can be. So along with figuring out what makes an effective cover letter…
Everyone experiences stress and uncertainty sometimes, especially when you’ve reached a crossroads in your career. Do you go after the exciting opportunity with the fledgling start-up, or should you stick with your stable company that actually offers benefits? Should you sell your car start your internet business, and move to Bali, or will you end up as broke and ….
When you’re living abroad as a digital nomad, it’s easy to forget about financial matters back at home. You’re handling travel plans, adjusting to a new culture, and maybe even learning a language — so your credit score probably isn’t at the top of your mind. But if you’re planning to return to the U.S. someday, …
Are you heading out of the country on a digital nomad adventure? Before you hit the skies, make sure your student loans are on the right repayment plan. If your payments are too high, you could end up struggling financially in another country (stressful). If too low, you might end up paying…
