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Wiser Wealth: The American Dream of Home Ownership Needs an Update
Fifty years ago it was legitimately possible for a single-income family to own a home as young adults. Here in 2022, even with two partners both bringing in a salary and no kids, owning a house is beyond the reach of many young adults. Inflation has been significant across the board, especially on real estate.…
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Career Corner: It’s Okay to Take a Career Break, But Have a Plan for Your Return
There are many legitimate reasons to take an extended career break from your job. Illness, to care for children or an elderly parent, or even just feeling burnt out. Many people are afraid to do what is best for them, though. It has been ingrained that there is a dramatic stigma against employment gaps on…
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Career Corner: The Great Resignation Being Fueled by Money, Meaning, Burnout
The last few years have seen a multitude of world events that have created increased economic hardship. Piling that on top of a workforce that already felt overworked and underpaid, has led to over 21 million Americans leaving their jobs since the middle of 2021. For those content in their jobs, the Great Resignation might…
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Career Corner: How To Avoid Distractions at Work
Sometimes a little distraction at work is a healthy break from a task before you dive back in. But too many distractions can see your performance suffer and be a frustrating experience for you and those relying on you. Jacquelyn Smith of Forbes shared her thoughts on the topic, including a variety of ways to…
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Career Corner: 7 Apps to Help You Focus and Block Distractions at Work
Despite your best efforts, maybe you just can’t help but wind up getting distracted during times when you have something important to get done. You don’t have to manage it all on your own, though. If you want help tuning out unimportant things for a while, there are apps for that. Zapier did a round-up…
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Career Corner: 7 Strategies for Overcoming Office Distractions
Have you started losing an inordinate amount of time from life distracting you from what you need to get done? You don’t have to just learn to live with that scattered feeling. Courtesy of Entrepreneur, here are some solid strategies for not allowing yourself to be overwhelmed by office distractions. Block Out the Noise A…
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Wiser Wealth: How to Invest Without Panicking Over World Events
World events always have had the possibility to impact stocks and investments, but that has been magnified given the incredibly tumultuous last two years. From the pandemic, to a heated presidential election, and now the attacks on Ukraine, it all has had severe ramifications for businesses, industries, and investments. It has left people wondering, how…
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Career Corner: 5 Tips for Avoiding Distractions at Work
In a world that is more connected than ever, it can be hard to stay on task. Emails, texts, coworkers, and calls can all easily pull you away from whatever you are trying to get done. To an extent, you need those things for the job now. But if you can’t manage them effectively, they…
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Career Corner: 7 Ways To Identify Your Next Promotion Opportunities
You might think that once you are working at a company you will easily be in the loop on any opportunities for advancement. But oftentimes you might be blindsided by someone else’s promotion and wonder why you didn’t even know management was looking. If you want to do better knowing bout promotion opportunities before they’re…
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Career Corner: 7 Mistakes Employees Make When Trying To Get A Promotion
It can be frustrating when you feel like you are due for a promotion but you are always seeing it go to someone else. At a certain point you may wonder, what are you doing wrong? Jacquelyn Smith of Forbes discussed this, sharing quite a few ways you could be unwittingly sabotaging yourself. Check out…
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Career Corner: 11 Questions to Ask When Offered a Promotion at Work
Have you just been offered a promotion at work? After your initial excitement settles, you need to consider what the new role actually entails and if it is something you want for yourself. The Phlebotomy Examiner made an extensive post on pre-promotion considerations, but here are the most important questions to ask. Does it Pay…
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Career Corner: 5 Tips To Get Promoted at Work
If you like the company you are with, a promotion can wind up feeling even more rewarding than a new job elsewhere would. But promotions are also more rare and difficult to determine what qualifications you are lacking. If you have been hoping for a promotion and wondering what more you could do to help…
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Wiser Wealth: How to become an Angel Investor
Last year saw a record number of people become what is known as angel investors, which is where you back a startup business to help fund their venture. It is risky due to most startups failing, but if things go well, it can come with a big payoff. That might intrigue you enough to want…
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Career Corner: The Biggest Issues Preventing You from Advancing at Work
Waiting to get recognition and opportunities at work can sometimes feel like it is out of your hands. If you are trying your best and seeing no new results, what more can you do? But for some people, what might be getting you passed over are things you are doing that are getting bad attention.…
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Career Corner: 5 Tips To Get a Promotion at Work
Are you ready to reach for nmore responsibility at work but have not had the opportunity yet? Per Michele Reynolds of Harvard Business School Online, it could come down to you showing why your boss should take the chance on you. Fortunately, there are some easy behaviors you can exhibit to demonstrate this. Be a…
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Career Corner: Announcing Your New Job on Social Media
A new job is usually a cause for celebration, and that’s something you want to share. However, show some restraint and think about the ways sharing that news now might actually backfire. If you are not sure why you would need to be cautious, Vyten had a post sharing some possibilities to be leery of.…
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Career Corner: 3 Questions to Ask Before Joining a Company That’s Growing Fast
If you have just gotten a job offer from a company that is rapidly expanding, your first response is likely excitement. But don’t lose sight of what the company’s growth will mean in terms of their expectations for you. As stated in an article for The Muse, you need to prepare for a different kind…
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Career Corner: Three Tips to Successfully Join And Lead A New Team
Joining a new team is exciting for the opportunities it brings, but it can also be nerve-wracking trying to learn the group dynamic so you don’t make any mistakes. That potential for stress increases exponentially when you are the team’s new leader. As the team’s new leader you walk a tightrope between learning what needs…
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