Jobs & Money

Online Job Search Tips: Here’s How To Find A Job Online + The Best Online Job Sites To Start With

We know how challenging an online job search can be. To increase your chances of getting the job you want, we recommend that you don’t send the same resume to every job you apply for AND try to find the hiring manager’s name so you can contact them before sending your resume. That way, you’ll stand out from the other applicants! Here are our best online job search tips to help you find a job online AND the 7 best online job sites to start with.

Your Social Security Retirement Benefits: What Those Annual Social Security Statement Samples Really Mean

Every year in the mail you receive a Social Security Benefits Statement. It’s an itemized statement that breaks down how much money you’ve earned in your lifetime, and how much you can expect to receive in Social Security benefits (payments) upon your retirement. Don’t throw those reports in the trash. Here’s what you should be doing with your Social Security Statement Sample instead.

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Buying & Selling At Consignment Shops: Pros & Cons From Someone Who’s Done It

In the past 30+ years, I’ve bought and sold items at consignment shops — several times. Just to be clear, a thrift store is different from a consignment store. I absolutely LOVE shopping for gently used clothing at thrift stores. But I’m not so crazy about shopping at clothing consignment stores. Ditto for selling items at clothing consignment shops. On the other hand, I’ve always had wonderful experiences buying AND selling at furniture consignment stores! Here are my best tips.

Want An Acting Job? Tips From A Hollywood Actor On Creating The Best Headshot Photos & Your Very First Acting Resume

Your actor headshots are your “business card” whenever you’re auditioning for parts. (Often, they’re the ONLY link between you and the Casting Director!) A working actor shares his professional headshot tips for actors, advice on where to get professional headshots taken near you, and secrets for taking the best headshot photo. Plus, he’s got some tricks of the trade for you to follow when creating your professional acting resume.

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Legitimate Ways To Make Online Income + How To Avoid Online Job Scams

Virtually everyone is capable of finding a way to make money online these days! Technology has made it super easy for tech-savvy job seekers to earn money online. You don’t necessarily have to be a tech geek to enjoy these fun online jobs, but you do need to watch out for online job scams. As someone who has worked from home for the past several years, here are my best tips for finding legitimate online jobs.

A Fun Work At Home Idea: How To Make Money With Print On Demand Websites

As an artist, you can use the online storefronts offered by popular Print On Demand sites to sell your artwork or photographs online. They’ve got the traffic. You’ve got the artwork. Together you sell gifts, t-shirts, greeting cards, or unique pieces of art. It’s a win-win. Following are our best tips for starting your own Print On Demand business.

The Truth About Buying Lottery Tickets: Lottery Facts vs. Lottery Myths

Winning the lottery can happen to anyone! True — but you might want to have a look at these lottery facts & lottery myths first BEFORE you buy lottery tickets. These lottery stories are eye-opening. Then, if you still want to play the lottery, I would encourage you to read these helpful articles about winning the lottery.