Career

While cutting back on expenses and saving more of your paycheck may gradually increase your pool of wealth over time, the best way to significantly improve your financial situation is by starting a business. Now having a steady job is all fine and good, but one of the biggest problems with having a job and…

I had an argument with a female friend the other day and she has a theory that the divorce rate is so high these days because there are more women in the workplace now than in the last few decades. Before I go any further with this article I want to say that I have…

It’s getting harder to find a job with a good pension plan these days.  The average employee with a defined benefit plan will typically spend three decades working for the same organization and can be set for life in retirement. I consider myself lucky to have a pension plan, but ask me again in ten…

To be honest, I just fell into my career unexpectedly.  After my husband was seriously injured, I applied for a secretarial position at a local bank branch to bring in some much needed money.  This “temporary” job lasted for over 25 years when I finally retired as a financial advisor. I always envied those people…

For many of us, commuting to work is routine and causes little concern. Others, consider a long commute to be a waste of time and a source of stress and frustration.

What is your real hourly wage? Discover for yourself the trade-off in time, energy and monetary expenses that are directly associated with your job.

One of the first questions a new acquaintance will ask you is, “What type of work do you do?” Does your job define you?

For the interns and new staff the conference showcased how to use networking to advance your career. Here are a few of the tips they picked up for succesful networking: