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sirtravelalot / Shutterstock.com Social Security and working: Believe it or not, the two are more or less completely compatible with each other. You can absolutely get Social Security retirement benefits and work at the same time. However, following are a few things that you do need to know. https://www.moneytalksnews.com/slideshows/social-security-and-working-everything-you-need-to-know/ #financialfreedom #money #entrepreneur #business #finance #investing […]

Frame Stock Footage / Shutterstock.com Remote jobs are more popular than ever right now, with many professionals going fully remote. If you’re searching for a 100% remote job, your best bet is to target your search on fully remote companies — if the business is fully remote, your job will be too! To help job

GaudiLab / Shutterstock.com You might assume someone earning $100,000 a year could never be living paycheck to paycheck. But it can happen to anyone. In fact, by one measure, some 40% of Americans who make that much do. That doesn’t mean they’re close to starving, of course — just that they are as reliant as

Matt Antonino / Shutterstock.com Ever wonder where people take home the smallest paychecks? The federal Bureau of Labor Statistics keeps data on median incomes across all types of occupations in each state. While the cost of living obviously affects how far that money goes in each state, it can still be interesting to compare. This

pathdoc / Shutterstock.com Believe it or not, many people don’t have enough income after tax deductions to owe federal income taxes. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 roughly doubled the standard deduction amounts — not to mention that those amounts increase regularly to account for inflation — and taxpayers who make less than

Martin Valigursky / Shutterstock.com Work, work, work. Busy, busy, busy. Seems like nowadays many of us are running here, running there, with always something to do or some place to be. And it seems like our jobs are taking more and more of our time. But what if a large chunk of your working life

fizkes / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. The future of work is an increasingly popular topic for job seekers and organizations alike. Everywhere you look, you’re seeing technological advancements occurring at breathtaking speed. Additionally, shifting global markets and evolving industries are reshaping professional landscapes worldwide. Artificial intelligence (AI) and… https://www.moneytalksnews.com/slideshows/the-future-of-work-embracing-the-evolving-workplace/ #financialfreedom

iJeab / Shutterstock.com Gone are the days when you had to rely on Craigslist or eBay to sell your unwanted clutter. Today, there’s a plethora of websites and apps — from Facebook Marketplace to Letgo and OfferUp — that can help you get cash for your unwanted items by connecting you with buyers in your

Rene Jansa / Shutterstock.com Some folks view the advance of artificial intelligence as exciting, while others see it as terrifying. Wherever you land on that spectrum, it is likely that AI soon will change the world, including how we perform our jobs. Recently, Pew Research used its own judgment to divide jobs into exposure-level categories

Gorodenkoff / Shutterstock.com Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links on our site, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. Ever wonder what it takes to be at the top? SmartAsset analyzed IRS data to figure out what the top 1% of earners make

fizkes / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Have you been buried in job descriptions and applications for months now without getting any traction? Beyond frustrating, it doesn’t make any sense. Perhaps you’ve diligently tailored your resumes, updated your LinkedIn profile, and networked with people at your dream companies. You’re honestly not

Minerva Studio / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Did you take a new job that you thought you would love, but the team leader is making your workdays increasingly stressful? They may withhold information, undermine your efforts, and single you out in front of the team. Unfortunately, it sounds like you

Parinya Maneenate / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. After a layoff or quitting your job, you may not have a plan yet. When you’re unemployed, the lack of a boss-imposed structure can lead to wasting or misusing time feeling stressed, depressed, or anxious about the unknown. But there’s a smarter way

Krakenimages.com / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 92% of households have a computer. And if you’re joining the remote workforce, there’s a good chance that you’re part of that 92% and choosing between working on a laptop or a desktop. https://www.moneytalksnews.com/slideshows/8-health-dangers-of-working-on-laptops/ #financialfreedom #money #entrepreneur #business

BalanceFormCreative / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Cool Jobs. The summer job was once a rite of passage for teenagers and young adults, but this tradition faded significantly by 2020. Multiple factors have contributed to this dip in teen employment, including an increased emphasis on school, more demanding high school coursework, and

Ground Picture / Shutterstock.com Many older workers want — or need — to remain on the job as long as possible. But keeping your career moving forward can be difficult as you age and the workplace changes. The best way to remain an asset in your employer’s eyes is to stay competitive. Older workers who

fizkes / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. Are you the person always recommending new finds to your friends? Do you find yourself scouring types of tools to find the absolute best one? And do you love to share what you’ve learned with others online? Here’s the good news: you

insta_photos / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. You did it! You landed your dream role. Now your job-seeking days are over — or are they? Once you’ve landed the job, it’s easy to get absorbed in daily tasks and allow your career to stagnate. But what happens two years later when

Julia Zavalishina / Shutterstock.com Here is some startling news for anyone over 50: Many companies will fall all over themselves to hire you. Dismayed by what they view as a shoddy work ethic among younger folks, companies increasingly view older people as harder-working, more dependable employees, according to a recent Wall Street Journal report. As