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Finding, securing and keeping a steady job at the right salary is essential to your financial success. With everything that’s riding on gainful employment, Debt.com is here to help you understand the job market and the latest employment trends so you can gain an edge in your job hunt and find the perfect position to support your life and financial goals.
Job Recruiters Are Making Great Money
June 14, 2017 | Dori Zinn
Job recruiters are seeing faster-than-average wage growth compared to other jobs around the country.
College Seniors Struggle To Pick Careers
June 2, 2017 | Joe Pye
One reason: They focus too much on class and not enough on what else colleges offer.
Competing For College Grads
May 26, 2017 | Joe Pye
Job growth is up, and companies are hiring recent college graduates for higher pay this year.
This Summer: More Seasonal Work at Higher Pay
May 24, 2017 | Dori Zinn
More companies, large and small, are on the hunt for great workers this summer, while pay for those jobs is also expected to go up.
Can Volunteer Firefighters Get Student Loan Forgiveness?
May 24, 2017 | Howard Dvorkin, CPA
A reader wants to know if you need a real job to get real debt relief.
Entrepreneur Moms Never Stop Working
May 22, 2017 | Dori Zinn
Most entrepreneurial moms are still the primary caretakers of their families, but that hasn’t stopped them from leading hugely successful careers.
What REALLY Happens If You Don’t Pay Your Taxes?
May 17, 2017 | Howard Dvorkin, CPA
A reader fears for her boyfriend’s future — and her own.
Working on the Weekend
May 16, 2017 | Joe Pye
Almost three quarters of Americans put in a full day of work over the weekend every month.
Gender Pay Gap Still Exists Up to Five Years After College Graduation
May 2, 2017 | Dori Zinn
The gender pay gap exists even for the youngest of workers, as young men and women won’t see equal pay until five years after they graduate from college.
All the Great Things Trump Did for Me In 100 Days
May 1, 2017 | Brandon Ballenger
No, I’m not joking.
3 Steps to Become Debt-Free and Chase Your Dreams
April 28, 2017 | Robert Beiler
A little sacrifice can go just as far as hustle
How Our Jobs Are Making Us Sick
April 24, 2017 | Dori Zinn
Unless you’ve got a mighty hefty inheritance or have been lucky enough to be born into money, you’ve gotta work. And you’re probably stressed about it.
We Can’t Afford to Live in Most Major Cities
April 18, 2017 | Joe Pye
Miami, Florida is the number one city in America where people struggle to live comfortably, but the median income isn’t high enough in 80 percent of our biggest cities.
The State of the Pay Gap
April 11, 2017 | Dori Zinn
Pay gaps are still really real. Some are widening, while others are nearly closed.
Student Loans Make Millennials Desperate
April 11, 2017 | Joe Pye
Nearly 90 percent of young employees would commit to an employer for 5 years – if it helped them pay back their debt.
Are Immigrants Actually Stealing Our Jobs?
April 6, 2017 | Brandon Ballenger
Trump thinks so, but research shows they do far more good than harm.
Women Won’t See Equal Pay Until 2248
April 4, 2017 | Dori Zinn
For Equal Pay Day, women are still far behind men and won’t see equal pay for more than 200 years.
Ironically, The Worst-Paying Job for Women Is in Finance
April 3, 2017 | Dori Zinn
Ladies earn nearly half what their male counterparts make when it comes to this one job.
6 Stupid Things That Can Cost You a Job
February 24, 2017 | Joe Pye
Asking the hiring manager where the nearest bar is located won’t get you in.
We’re All Burnt Out But No One Cares
February 9, 2017 | Dori Zinn
As many as 95 percent of hiring managers say employee burnout is completely damaging companies, causing high turnover rates and workplace retention issues.
Should I Work for a Brand-New Company?
February 9, 2017 | John Rampton
Here are the pros and cons to working at a start-up.
If You Were a Real Falcons Fan, You’d Give This Up
February 7, 2017 | Joe Pye
Most Americans say they would trade these work benefits just to see their team claim the Super Bowl.
#PlanForVacation Sounds Nice, except we Won’t Do it
January 31, 2017 | Dori Zinn
Americans are leaving 658 million vacation days unused every single year.
5 Websites You Need to Read Before Becoming An Entrepreneur
December 22, 2016 | John Rampton
Can a handful of websites help you start a business? If it’s one of these, then hell yeah.
Employers Now Use Financial Background in the Hiring Process
July 25, 2016 | Treanna Lawrence
The impact credit scores now have on those seeking out employment
7 Things You Should Know if You’re Job Hunting
June 9, 2016 | Treanna Lawrence
What your future employer wants out of you.
Making Extra Money in the Gig Economy
June 9, 2016 | John Rampton
What’s a “contingent worker” and an “outsource provider”? They’re money-making machines.
The Wage Gap Is Finally Slowing Down
June 7, 2016 | Treanna Lawrence
Why CEO salaries may begin to decrease in the future
Millennial Quirks May Reshape The Big Business Model
June 1, 2016 | Treanna Lawrence
How corporations need to change if they expect to attract and keep Gen Y employees
Millennials’ War on the Archaic Business Model
May 31, 2016 | Treanna Lawrence
How corporations need to change if they expect to attract Gen Y employees
Student Loan Debt Is Killing Our Careers
May 30, 2016 | Treanna Lawrence
Student loans are limiting career choices, and not just for millennials
The 10 Best Entry Level Positions for Young Professionals
May 19, 2016 | Treanna Lawrence
Everybody wants to know what they can make. Here’s what the graduates of 2016 should look to earn — if they’re among the lucky ones…
17 High-Paying Jobs That Don’t Require a 4-Year Degree
April 5, 2016 | Money Talks News
Opting to forgo college doesn’t have to mean opting for low pay.
10 Steps To Creating A Successful Small Business
May 5, 2015 | Jess Miller
Start small, think big. Happy National Small Business Week!
3 Very Strange Small Businesses, And What You Can Learn From Them
May 4, 2015 | Howard Dvorkin, CPA
This is National Small Business Week. Meet some owners with big dreams.
The Red Lobster Top Secret Student Loan Program
March 31, 2015 | Jess Miller
When companies try to get young people hired with the promise of ‘tuition assistance,’ here’s what they don’t tell you.
12 Fastest Growing Jobs You Can Get Through a Temp Agency
March 18, 2015 | Jess Miller
Lost your job but don’t want to work at a fast food place? Try out these occupations instead.
Employers Would Rather Say ‘Thanks’ Instead of Giving You a Raise
March 12, 2015 | Jess Miller
But if you follow this advice, your raise becomes the gift that keeps on giving.
Ask The Expert: I Need A Job. Are Employment Agencies Legit?
March 11, 2015 | Howard Dvorkin, CPA
A reader is looking at entry-level jobs so she can build her credit history.
5 Ways To Save Big By Taking Advantage Of Your Boss
February 9, 2015 | Howard Dvorkin, CPA
You can save significant money in 15 minutes, just by saying, “Sign me up!”
4 Entrepreneur Rules for Night Owls
January 15, 2015 | John Rampton
Forget what you’ve been told your whole life — the early bird doesn’t always get the worm.
Thanks To Weekends, Americans Get More From The Holidays This Year
December 30, 2014 | Jess Miller
Americans have good reason to celebrate this holiday season. Here’s why.
6 Things You Should Consider Before Joining the National Guard
December 4, 2014 | Stephanie Inman
It comes with great pay and benefits, but National Guard recruits sometimes have to make sacrifices.
What Bosses And Employees REALLY Think
November 17, 2014 | Howard Dvorkin, CPA
What bosses believe their employees want is far from true.
Be the boss or befriend the boss?
October 16, 2014 | Brandon Ballenger
New studies show a lot of people want to be in charge but aren’t cut out for it. Here’s how to enjoy the perks of leadership without the work.
Flex time set to go prime time
October 2, 2014 | Jess Miller
Shifting employee expectations may lead to more work from home.
Employers want a higher minimum wage
September 25, 2014 | Jess Miller
More managers are jumping onto the minimum wage train.
This week around the web
September 19, 2014 | Jess Miller
Garnished wages, debt harassment, and faulty payday lenders. Be smart out there, consumers.
This week around the web
September 12, 2014 | Brandon Ballenger
Guaranteed jobs, money that saves itself, and the best banks around. Welcome to easy street.