College is one of the most exciting, memorable times in a person’s life. There are many reasons to attend college, as it allows one to gain an education, discover new passions, and meet lifelong friends. College can also heavily impact…
When you’ve recently graduated from college, the world can seem like your oyster. After four years of unpaid internships or part-time jobs, you suddenly can see full-time employment with a full-time salary on the horizon. But sometimes, finding a full-time job…
Everyone born in the United States receives a unique, nine-digit Social Security number at birth. Without this identifier, you can’t enjoy many of the perks that American citizens and legal residents take for granted, including retired and disabled worker benefits. Of course, you also…
Over the past couple of decades, the role of the modern CFO has been, and continues to be, redefined. The advent of new technology allowing for enhanced data collection and analysis tools – as well as operating management’s demands for reliable real-time information…
“Working ever-longer hours to bring in more cash might make your life more comfortable, but it isn’t going to make you happy,” writes Charlie Sorrel in a provocatively titled Fast Company article, “Science Says You Should Quit Your Demanding, High-Paying…
If you’re like most Americans – about 70%, according to a 2017 Gallup poll – you’re not that happy with your current job. Maybe you’ve fantasized about quitting to do something more satisfying, like starting a small business or becoming a stay-at-home…
Companies, especially smaller companies, sometimes stack loans to get the necessary capital to grow. Starting a profitable business can be difficult, and working without outside capital and building your business from the ground up with only your personal savings (called…
“Income” and “wealth” have incorrectly become synonymous in American culture. While the two concepts often go hand in hand, using the terms interchangeably is misleading. America’s most wealthy individuals don’t necessarily draw the highest levels of income. For example, while…
First introduced in 2009, the Making Work Pay tax credit was available for two years – 2009 and 2010. With this credit, you were able to receive a bonus of up to $400 (or $800 if you filed as married…
When you freelance or own a business, the responsibility for managing and reducing expenses is yours alone. Therefore, you often have a plan for even the most unlikely ones. If you are employed by someone else, however, you might assume…
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