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Employment has more of an effect on your finances than just a paycheck!
It’s obvious to just about anyone that employment has a huge impact your finances. How much income you earn directly dictates your cost of living (or at least, it should). But even beyond that bi-weekly paycheck, your career path affects your finances. It has an impact on your ability to maintain a balanced budget. Your job can determine how easy or hard it is to save for retirement. And it also factors into how much you have to worry about other concerns, like healthcare and life insurance. The articles in this section are all about the financial impact of employment trends today. Below the articles, you can find Debt.com’s tops tips for using your employment to improve your financial situation.
Financial Stress is at an Eight-Year High – and Inflation is the Top Concern
That stress can break down your body and mind.
How to Manage Your Finances When You Get a Raise
Yes, you should think hard about what to do with this extra money.
New Survey Finds American Employees’ Financial Stress Leads to Work Dissatisfaction
Financial stress and rising costs prompt many to look for new jobs while being less productive at work.
Survey Finds More Job Seekers Now Prioritize Flexible or Remote Work Options
The COVID-19 pandemic opened workers’ eyes to the importance of workplace flexibility.
Inflation is Rising Faster Than Wages – Families Can’t Keep Up
New research shows that because of rapid inflation and low wages, the average household takes on thousands in debt.
4 Steps to Take Before “Rage Quitting” Your Job
Thinking about making a dramatic exit? Take these steps first to protect your finances.
How to Spot Fake Job Listings Posted by Cybercriminals
All you need is a job. But all that fake “employer” wants is your personal information or money.
6 Eleventh-Hour Strategies for Baby Boomers Facing America’s Retirement Crisis
If you’re nearing retirement without enough savings, there may still be time to course-correct.
How to Prepare Your Finances for a Layoff
It’s a rough time, but it doesn’t have to be a disastrous one.
10 Ways Your Job and Employer Can Help Support Your Financial Goals
Don’t overlook these ways to maximize your salary and benefits.
Americans Are Worried the Market Will Crash. But They Aren’t Doing Anything About It.
Millions are quitting their jobs or are willing to take a pay cut to work from home.
Nearly Two Years into the Pandemic: Office Workers Are Still Concerned With COVID Safety Precautions
Increased vaccination rates haven’t stopped employees from quitting in droves due to pandemic safety concerns.
Employees Waste 15 Hours a Week Worrying About Money
Studies show that working Americans want their employers to help them manage their finances. Providing these services could increase employee retention and productivity.
9 Red Flags of a Moocher
Here’s how to recognize a freeloader before they move in, borrow money and mess up your life.
Social Media DO’s and DON’Ts for a Job Search
Here are 5 ways social media can cost you a job, and 7 ways it can help you land one.
9 Ways Your Credit Score Can Make Life Heaven or Hell
Your credit score can make your life easy or hard, so pay attention.
5 Tips To Help You Quit a Job That You Hate
You don’t have to suffer for years at that soul-killing job just because you’re paying down debt.
5 Ways to Use Online Networking to Land a Job
Even when in-person networking events are scarce, you can still mingle with online networking.
7 Tips for Staying Focused on Your Job Search
Don’t let worry and anxiety paralyze your job search efforts. Here’s how to stay on track.
How to Protect Yourself from Unemployment Insurance Fraud
Here’s how to stop fraudsters from stealing your identity to file false unemployment claims.
7 Ways to Snag Up to Hundreds of Dollars in Free Money
Are you missing out on a big-bucks bonus? Here’s how to score some free extra cash.
9 Mind-Blowing Statistics Showing How Bad America’s Retirement Crisis Is
Are you set for retirement or on the way to becoming a retirement crisis statistic?
Millions of Americans Unable to Pay Bills Due to the Pandemic
New report finds American households still struggling to pay rent and put food on the table.
4 Things a Background Check Tells Potential Employers
Don’t let a pre-employment background screening keep you from getting hired at your dream job.
10 Things Every Employee Should Know
Before accepting your next job, there are critical decisions every employee must make. From negotiating a salary to choosing workplace benefits,
Tips to Reinvent Your Financial Life and Earn More Money
Get inspired to transition to your best career, become a better money manager, earn more, and figure exactly what you want to afford.
New Survey Shows More Workers Choose Mind Over Money
For many employees, earning a high salary doesn’t win out over mental wellness.
My Unpaid Internship Wanted Me to Pay Them. Here’s What I Learned
The best financial choice I ever made was to quit my unpaid internship after they asked me to raise $500 from my friends and family. That’s when I knew I should quit.
Going Solo With Laura Adams’ Newest Book
Personal finance expert Laura Adams is releasing her newest book, Money-Smart Solopreneur, right on time for those who want to come out of this pandemic with an independent career.
5 Ways Parents Can Stay Sane When Working From Home
New office setting due to the pandemic? Here’s how parents can stay as productive as ever.
7 Strategies for Staying Efficient in Your Online Side Gig
Use these tips to stay productive and raise your side gig’s bottom line.
Survey Shows Americans Looking for Pandemic-Proof Employment
The COVID-19 crisis has millions of people looking for a new line of work.
5 States With the Most Unemployment Claims Since COVID-19 Outbreak
Only one of the top five is a Democratic-leaning state.
How to Manage Unemployment and Lost Business Income
Find out how to get all the benefits you’re eligible for after losing a job or business income due to the coronavirus crisis.
6 Things to Know About Applying for Unemployment Insurance
Due to coronavirus, it won’t hurt to know how this works.
6 Safe Side Hustles to Help You Get By During the Coronavirus Crisis
There are safer ways to earn cash when old reliables like Uber and food delivery put you at risk.
6 Industries and Companies Still Hiring During the Coronavirus Crisis
If you’re laid off due to the pandemic, don’t lose hope. These companies are hiring big-time.
5 Strategies to Minimize Health Insurance and Medical Costs
Maintain a healthy, balanced strategy for healthcare spending.
6 Things You Should Consider Before Joining the National Guard
It comes with great pay and benefits, but National Guard recruits sometimes have to make sacrifices.
6 Steps to Help You Budget with Variable Income
Are you self-employed, paid on commission, or dealing with unpredictable income? No matter why you can’t count on a regular paycheck, it is possible to create a money system that works.
8 Things to Know Before Freelancing Full-Time
Don’t allow financial surprises to stall your freelancing momentum.
7 Awesome Employee Benefits To Look Out For
Here are some of the most desirable job perks to take advantage of.
How to Cure Your Work Burnout
Workers are more burnt out than ever, and they aren’t doing what it takes to be more productive.
Stupid Resume Mistakes and How You Can Avoid Making Them
People put weird things on resumes. Don’t be one of those people, and you might actually get the job.
How to Choose the Right Career Path to Stay Out Of Debt
Picking a career that makes you happy is important, but so is financial stability.
4 Workplace Problems Millennials Face More Than Other Generations
They’re creating solutions to problems that existed before them.
How to Make Focus Groups Your Next Side-Hustle
Getting paid to tell people what you think is the ultimate way to earn holiday money.