Archives for March 2021

So, you’ve been at your new job for a couple of days and your HR manager is telling you about 401(k) options, life insurance, and all kinds of things that you don’t feel concern you at the moment. While retirement is likely decades away and one of the furthest things from your mind, I’m here to tell you why you should give the idea some attention now and start planning for the future.Contributions to Your Fund Are Limited If you haven’t looked much into what a retirement savings account is, there’s a lot that you might not know about where you’re putting your money. This includes both employer-sponsored accounts like a 401(k) or an individual account like an IRA. Starting in 2021, you can contribute a maximum of $19,500 to your 401(k). The IRS allows you to contribute $6,000 to your traditional or Roth IRA. No matter what kind of retirement account that you’re considering, there are limits to the amount of money that you can contribute each year. This is because the IRS does not … [Read more...] about 7 Reasons Why You Should Start Thinking About Retirement Now

There are many times in life when you might find yourself looking for a new job. New graduates, fresh out of college, for example, might be searching for their first job, eager to find the right place and get their careers off to the best possible start, while more experienced workers might feel like the time is right for a change or a step in a different direction. … [Read more...] about Top Tips for Effective Job Hunting

The COVID-19 pandemic has seen a surge in online education for learners of all ages. But going to school online isn’t just for your grade-schooler.  If you’re ready to move forward in your career or change careers, you can earn an accredited degree on your own schedule, online. You can take classes early in the morning, late at night, or whatever time works for you. You can study from anywhere, and go at your own pace -- fast or slow. And you’ll save some money on incidental costs like transportation, too. … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons to Go to College Online

In 2021, with the pandemic still raging, many young people are trying to find work. Some might be recent high school graduates, while others are thinking about what college courses they should take. They’re all considering one thing, though: what jobs are there going to be in the future? There are some industries with stagnant job growth, but others are thriving. Let’s take a look at a few niches in the second category. … [Read more...] about 5 Growth Industries in Which You Might Launch a Career