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Nursing in the Time of COVID-19
Nursing in the Time of COVID-19
This health care professional warns that the pandemic will worsen the nursing shortage.
July 2, 2020
Class of COVID-19
Class of COVID-19
Recent graduates are starting their careers at a time of tremendous uncertainty, but hiring is up in several job categories.
July 2, 2020
5 Steps to Take if You’ve Lost Your Job
5 Steps to Take if You’ve Lost Your Job
Layoffs and job losses have hit millions of Americans recently. To navigate the financial challenges, focus on these five priorities first.
July 1, 2020
Chiropractor Trying to Get Business the Wrong Way – Illegally
Chiropractor Trying to Get Business the Wrong Way – Illegally
A new chiropractor’s fledgling business plan to attract patients may sound reasonable at first look, but it’s actually against the law, and the same p…
June 30, 2020
How New Graduates Can Make the Most of a Terrible Job Market
How New Graduates Can Make the Most of a Terrible Job Market
A pandemic AND a recession? The Class of 2020 can use all the help they can get, and the president of Denison University is happy to pitch in by shari…
June 25, 2020
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7 Ways the Pandemic Will Change College Forever
7 Ways the Pandemic Will Change College Forever
Colleges and universities face steep budget cuts, enrollment challenges and new types of competition as a result of COVID-19. We cover the changes you…
June 19, 2020
Post-COVID-19, Seniors Must Chart a New Path in the Workplace
Post-COVID-19, Seniors Must Chart a New Path in the Workplace
Those most vulnerable to the pandemic will face challenges in the return to work, even as the recession means they may need their paychecks more than …
June 11, 2020
Dealing with an Early, Unexpected Retirement
Dealing with an Early, Unexpected Retirement
Current economic and health crises may be pushing many toward an unexpected retirement. Now is a good time to make a plan for yourself, just in case.
June 9, 2020
The Wage Gap Persists Into Retirement
The Wage Gap Persists Into Retirement
The difference can compound and leave women with far less retirement income.
June 5, 2020
Great Jobs for Retirees
Great Jobs for Retirees
Whether you are looking for an encore career or a low-stress job to supplement your income, here’s how to find the perfect gig.
June 3, 2020
The Secret to Post-COVID Networking? Being There
The Secret to Post-COVID Networking? Being There
The days of happy hours, conferences and corporate mixers seem long ago, thanks to coronavirus. But there is an effective, surprisingly low-tech way t…
June 3, 2020
The Coronavirus at Work: Your Legal Questions Answered
The Coronavirus at Work: Your Legal Questions Answered
The coronavirus has become a sneak attack in slow motion on the American workforce.
May 29, 2020
COVID-19 at Work: Your Legal Rights and Responsibilities
COVID-19 at Work: Your Legal Rights and Responsibilities
Answers to frequently asked questions about coronavirus in the workplace. A pair of lawyers who specialize in employment law weigh in with some practi…
May 29, 2020
How to Fund a Memorial Scholarship to Honor a Veteran
How to Fund a Memorial Scholarship to Honor a Veteran
With the help of a college or community foundation, you can establish a scholarship in the name of a loved one to help students in perpetuity.
May 24, 2020
How to Endow a Scholarship to Honor a Veteran
How to Endow a Scholarship to Honor a Veteran
You may be able to set up a scholarship fund through a college or community foundation, or support educational programs through a charity that special…
May 24, 2020
6 Steps to Finding Your Second Act in Retirement
6 Steps to Finding Your Second Act in Retirement
Whether you need to work or just want to work after you retire, these moves will help you find the right job.
May 22, 2020
You Need a Smart Tax Strategy to Get the Most Out of Your Stock Options
You Need a Smart Tax Strategy to Get the Most Out of Your Stock Options
Stock options have had a rebirth in popularity for executive compensation packages in the last few years. Do you know how to maximize yours?
May 22, 2020
33 Major U.S. Companies Hiring Now to Meet Coronavirus Demand
33 Major U.S. Companies Hiring Now to Meet Coronavirus Demand
May 20, 2020
37 Major U.S. Companies Hiring Now to Meet Coronavirus Demand
37 Major U.S. Companies Hiring Now to Meet Coronavirus Demand
The coronavirus is exacting a nasty toll on U.S. employment, but dozens of companies continue to announce thousands of new jobs and are hiring now. He…
May 20, 2020
5 HEROES Act Provisions with a Good Chance of Becoming Law
5 HEROES Act Provisions with a Good Chance of Becoming Law
The massive federal stimulus bill just passed by the House of Representatives is "dead on arrival" in the Senate. But a few proposals in the bill have…
May 16, 2020
Gifts for Grads to Build Good Money Habits
Gifts for Grads to Build Good Money Habits
Today’s graduates aren’t destined to share the same fate as past generations, so it’s important for them to ramp up their money skills.
May 13, 2020
Yes, It Is Possible to File Bankruptcy on Student Loans
Yes, It Is Possible to File Bankruptcy on Student Loans
Here's the story of one lawyer who did it herself. This strategy is not right for everyone, and there is a very high standard that must be met. But fo…
May 4, 2020
Effective Succession Planning Leads to Business Longevity
Effective Succession Planning Leads to Business Longevity
An important part of owning a successful business is having a plan for what happens when it's time for you to move on.
April 27, 2020
15 States That Don't Tax Unemployment Benefits
15 States That Don't Tax Unemployment Benefits
If you're out of work right now, you're probably saving every quarter you can. Not having to pay state income taxes on unemployment compensation will …
April 23, 2020
15 Safe Ways to Earn Extra Cash in the Age of the Coronavirus
15 Safe Ways to Earn Extra Cash in the Age of the Coronavirus
Coming up with extra cash to pay the bills, cover unexpected expenses, boost savings, or accelerate your flagging 401(k) as we hunker down to ward off…
April 21, 2020