In today’s fast-paced world we need to be at the top of our game in order to succeed financially – especially with rising inflation and wages that do not reflect increases in the cost of living. And unfortunately, not all of us have the financial resources to attend a four-year university. So how can we contend with rising inflation and job insecurity? Here are some ideas:

If you think you won’t be able to earn well without a four-year college degree, think again. There are many great jobs that do not require a four-year college degree or even a two-year associate's degree. Among them are: Certified Nursing Assistant, customer service,...

You’ve packed away your heavy sweaters and cleaned those hard to reach corners of the house. Now is the time to reevaluate your career. Whether or not you are currently seeking employment, or thinking of embarking on a new career path, now is the season of renewed energy and the time for change.

Low income families, BIPOC (black, indigenous, and people of color), women, and youth have been hit the hardest from the economic recession in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The negative impact includes higher rates of poverty among these groups due to job loss....

Many of us grew up hearing that we needed to study hard, go to college and get a good job. That might have been true in the 20th century, but things have changed over the past two decades—and not necessarily for the better. Today, the average college student has about...

Not everyone is lucky enough to earn a high school diploma, which can significantly impact their ability to get a job and earn a living wage. When you’re working full-time or more without good compensation, it’s even harder to take the time to work toward your degree....

When deciding to change careers, trade school offers a great option. There are many options with degrees and certificates not taking a full four years to achieve. If you're considering a trade school, it's a good idea to know which jobs are the highest paying for...

Things have changed rapidly due to the coronavirus, but it doesn't have to shut down your entire life. If you're in the middle of job hunting, it may be time to make adjustments to your hunt. Right now, most people will be looking to skip a face-to-face meeting....

According to a recent article from US News and World Report some of the fastest growing jobs in 2019 and beyond do not require a four-year college degree. Due to an aging population with better access to healthcare and longer lifespans many of these jobs exist within...

Technology has earned the reputation of being a male-dominated industry, but it doesn’t have to be that way. There are just as many women who are interested in working with numbers and graphs as there are men, but because most people think of technology as being a...

Just because you've completed your education doesn't necessarily mean you're ready to enter the workforce. School can pack your brain full of knowledge, but most education programs don't teach their students the skills they need to be successful in their chosen...

In the digital age, most people looking for a new job are tempted to go straight to the internet to find job openings, but the fact is that's not the best way to find a job. To start with, when you apply online, you're competing with hundreds, if not thousands, of...

Job searches are notoriously time consuming. You can have a standard resume that goes out with all your applications, but each employer wants a unique cover letter that tells them why you'd be perfect for that specific position. Other employers require you to fill out...

Breaking into a new career can be incredibly exciting, but it can also come loaded with obstacles. The first thing most employers want to see is your relevant experience, and for good reason. Your experience is proof that you have what it takes to do the job you're...