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Wiser Wealth: While Other Markets Struggle, the Art Market is Booming
You might assume that during times of widespread financial hardship leisurely enjoyments would be some of the first to be neglected. While that might have been true for restaurants and movie theaters, it is not at all true about the art world. According to the Wall Street Journal, the market for art is doing unbelievably…
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Career Corner: 7 Ways to Increase Your Productivity
If you have spent close to the last two years working from home, your job has likely been a lot quieter. But people who are now returning to the office are finding it tough to tune out all the extra activity again. Those distractions can make your productivity suffer. Regardless of your environment, if you…
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Philly Tech Trends: How Concerned Should You Be About Screens Violating Your Privacy?
In our digital world, screens are everywhere. But now people are worrying this technology might be getting used to secretly stealing information from ordinary citizens. Some might dismiss that as a conspiracy theory, but experts weigh in on whether that is likely or even possible. In a post for the AVNetwork, the site consulted with…
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Career Corner: How to Overcome Burnout as Life Returns to Normal
In August of this year alone, 4.3 million quit their jobs. The work conditions over the last 18 months have had so many people reaching their breaking point that it has now been dubbed the time of the “Great Resignation”. The incessant stress of the pandemic has pushed many already overworked people to their breaking…
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Career Corner: 2021 Report Says Women Only Earn 82 Cents for Every Dollar Earned by Men
Since 1963 our country has had the Equal Pay Act, which is supposed to ensure everyone is given the same wage for the same work regardless of their demographic. However, feminist leaders have long said that this law is not truly abided by, and that companies will offer lower salaries to women. Now new research…
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Wiser Wealth: WSJ – President’s Plan for Taxing the Rich Impacts Nation’s Highest Earners
When Donald Trump was president, he was heavily criticized for how little he paid in taxes. Trump, and fellow highly wealthy public figures, claimed they were merely savvy in utilizing tax loopholes. However, President Biden believes it is time for the rich to pay up. Proponents of tax breaks for the rich believe it contributes…
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Philly Tech Trends: Modernizing the Conference Room
Many people get comfortable in their routines, and that can lead to them becoming complacent when it comes time for necessary change. That is likely a contributing factor that led to many offices being caught off guard for being able to communicate with their workers virtually once the pandemic hit. Though some companies are pushing…
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Career Corner: 2021’s Top Paying Tech Careers
The pandemic has made many employees prioritize job security when deciding where they want to work so they don’t have to worry about layoffs again. Technology has always been an in-demand field and it has proven quite resilient from the economic hardships of Covid. Now many want to make the switch to tech. If you…
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Career Corner: LevelUp Philadelphia is Helping Frontline Workers Find Work During Labor Shortage
Though the worst of the economic harm from the pandemic is hopefully behind us, that does not mean the job market has fully recovered. Many businesses are still struggling on the brink of bankruptcy, and a lot of workers have not had it easy reintegrating into the workforce. Over 84,000 jobs that were lost in…
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Career Corner: 6 Hints It’s Time to Look for a New Job
If you have been dreading your workday lately then you have likely pondered whether the position has run its course. Quitting is a big deal, though, so you really need to be sure that’s what you want to do. If you are seriously wondering whether it is time to look for new work, first weigh…
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Career Corner: Look For These 4 Red Flags Behind a New Job Offer
When looking for jobs you might not think much about your role in the company beyond what the job posting described. But looking into how other roles in the company are handled can also give you valuable insight regarding whether this is a good work environment. Per the Philadelphia Business Journal, you want to learn all you can…
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Career Corner: State Program Supports Hands-on Apprentice Programs
While degrees and higher education certainly have their value, sometimes the best experience is getting to try things for yourself. That is why the Wolf administration is promoting the importance of apprenticeship programs for Pennsylvania workers. A recent press release from the Wolf administration highlights this initiative, specifically pointing to the Finishing Trades Institute (FTI)…
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Career Corner: 7 Tips to Network and Make Connections Tactfully
We are all well-acquainted with the saying “it’s not what you know, it’s who you know”. While not wholly true, you definitely can’t discount the impact having connections can make for you. But the thing that’s less talked about is how do you actually make those connections? Dorie Clark of the Wall Street Journal shares…
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Philly Tech Trends: Creating a Hybrid Work Friendly Conference Room
With many companies still having their team members split between the office and virtual, it takes some adjusting to make things work. One important aspect to examine is how conference rooms function, as utilizing a pre-Covid setup can shortchange your telecommuters. If you are trying to figure out how to make conferences better for your…
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Wiser Wealth: You’re Named Executor of an Estate, Now What?
Being left in charge of someone’s estate is not something that people are usually prepared for due to how sudden the occasion can be. But it is an important responsibility and giving it some forethought now can save you aggravation later. Michael Pollock of the Wall Street Journal expands on what you should be considering.…
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Career Corner: When Negotiating Your Salary, Be Machiavellian
If you have been performing well at your job for a long time, you no doubt would like an opportunity for advancement. Maybe a role promotion, or even just a raise. But the thought of having that conversation with your boss is awkward and a source of anxiety. Per book author Stacey Vanek Smith in…
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Career Corner: Four Eye-Catching Resume Tips From Google’s Director of Talent
When it comes to your résumé, the way you present it can be equally as important as the accomplishments you have to your name. Not knowing how to highlight your strong suits can very well get you passed over for a position you are more than qualified for. If you want to know how to…
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Career Corner: LinkedIn Puts Philadelphia on Top 10 Entrepreneurs List
With many jobs drying up during the worst of the pandemic, employees were not sitting around idle just waiting for those positions to reappear. Many decided if the job they wanted wasn’t hiring, they would create it themselves and become Entrepreneurs. The Philadelphia Business Journal recently had a piece discussing business growth in the country…
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