InnaFelker / Shutterstock.com We all hold onto things thinking, “The kids might want this someday,” or “This will be worth a fortune.” But tastes change, and the “heirlooms” of the past are fast becoming the donation pile of the future. The hard truth is that the market for traditional household goods is shrinking. As millennials […]
Africa Studio / Shutterstock.com You can do everything right for 30 years—max out your 401(k), choose low-cost investments, and resist the urge to sell during panic—and still run out of money. It sounds unfair, but the market does not care about fairness. It cares about timing. Most investors obsess over their average annual return. They […]
Nuad Contributor / Shutterstock.com Let’s face it: Some people are just night owls. As much as those morning people with their 4 a.m. alarm followed by a 60-minute CrossFit routine and a homemade breakfast want to think otherwise, some of us were just designed to function better in the evening. When it comes to a […]
DC Studio / Shutterstock.com As the landscape for remote jobs continues to fluctuate, FlexJobs is excited to share the latest edition of the Remote Work Index, a quarterly snapshot of remote work trends, high-growth industries, and hiring insights. Drawing from FlexJobs’ exclusive database of hand-screened remote and flexible job postings, the index tracks where remote […]
ZoranOrcik / Shutterstock.com Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. For the last 40 years, the golden rule of car buying was simple: “Pay cash if you can.” Interest on car loans hasn’t been […]
RossHelen / Shutterstock.com As the world evolves toward a more sustainable economy, green jobs are becoming increasingly important. These careers not only help protect the environment but also provide great employment opportunities, making them a win-win for both individuals and society. Drawing from industry reports and job growth projections, I’ll explore the top green jobs […]
Shift Drive / Shutterstock.com The new year often brings hope, optimism, and, of course, resolutions. For some, that means breathing new life into your career goals. Maybe you’ve decided this is the year you’re going after a promotion or finally making that career change. Perhaps retirement is on the horizon, but you’re not ready for […]
Drazen Zigic / Shutterstock.com If you make the minimum wage — and live in the right place — you could be due for a pay raise this year. In 22 U.S. states, the minimum wage is increasing in 2026, according to a roundup from Paycor, a company that creates human resources software. Some of these […]
Roman Samborskyi / Shutterstock.com Working from home is popular for many reasons — it lets you embrace your work-life balance, cuts your commute and allows you to work in the comfort of your own space. In fact, a 2025 FlexJobs survey found that 76% of workers would look for a new job if remote work […]
CREATISTA / Shutterstock.com 2025 proved to be a challenging balancing act for America’s seniors. While the broader economy celebrated cooling inflation and falling interest rates, the view from retirement looked very different. For those on fixed incomes, the year was defined by a mathematical squeeze. Modest income adjustments clashed with stubborn prices for essentials and […]
