Get A Job Faster
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
The defining characteristic of the Great Recession, and the Great Depression before it, is joblessness. U.S. unemployment stood at 9.8%...
Jobs & Career
5 Things to Know About Your Workplace Health Plan Coverage
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Employer-sponsored group plans offer the best deals around on health insurance. In 2009, the average single worker paid only 16...
3 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Switching Careers
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Maybe you've gone as far as possible in your current career, and simply changing jobs won't improve your life. The...
Manage Your Finances, Master Your Life: How to Maximize Your Employment Benefits
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Your employment benefits can add as much as 30 percent to the value of your salary. And it does add...
What Is the Relationship Between Personal Financial Planning & Career Success?
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Success in any activity might involve a little luck, but it often requires a good deal of planning. Career success...
Money Management Challenge: The Risks (& Rewards) of Self-Employment
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Self-employment has some real rewards. You get to be your own boss, set your own hours and control your own...
3 Smart Moves to Make if You Feel Your Job is at Risk
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
It’s always a good idea to be prepared for emergencies—and the loss of a job is at the top of...
Five Tips To Improve Your Resume
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
With the national unemployment rate clocking in at 8.8 percent this past March, competition for work remains stiff, especially if...
Tips To Be Your Own Accountant
by Quicken
March 31, 2016
Most people only think about accountants at tax time, but running the numbers is a year-long duty. A good accountant...
5 Things Holding You Back From a Promotion
by Quicken
March 31, 2016
You thought that this time you'll surely get tapped to move up the ladder, but once again, the promotion went...
The Top Unexpected Expenses of Blogging
by Quicken
March 31, 2016
Starting a blog is one of the best ways to draw attention to your business. It's usually a relatively inexpensive...
Tips for Writing a Business Plan
by Quicken
March 31, 2016
A business plan describes your company's future. This essential document usually looks ahead for three to five years and sets...
What's the Difference Between HSA and FSA?
by Quicken
March 31, 2016
The financial challenges that go hand in hand with paying for health care are among some of the most significant...
How to Thrive After Being Laid Off
by Quicken
March 31, 2016
It doesn't matter if they call it being laid off or downsized— losing your job isn't a fun experience. But...
What Makes a 'Good' Entrepreneur?
by Quicken
March 18, 2016
An entrepreneur is a businessperson; someone who starts up and operates a business and assumes financial risks in order to...
Is Pet Insurance Worth It?
by Quicken
March 15, 2016
You've made sure your pet is spayed or neutered and all its vaccinations are up to date, but as we...