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• 3 terrific jobs you can keep for a lifetime

  If you nail down one of these hard-to-get gigs, you won’t need to look for a job ever again.

  2 min read Jan 29, 2016

  

• The 5 bachelor’s degrees that lead to the best- and worst-paying jobs after college

  See which undergrad diplomas bring top salaries, and which are less lucrative.

  4 min read Jan 25, 2016

  

• 3 job-hunting tips for senior citizens

  Looking to augment your retirement income? These tips can help you land part-time work.

  2 min read Jan 13, 2016

  

• Will you get a pay raise in 2016?

  Workers have been waiting, waiting, waiting for a bump in pay. Will 2016 be the year?

  3 min read Dec 28, 2015

  

• Survey: Few Americans will see a pay raise under the Christmas tree

  Just 12% expect a pay raise, our survey finds. How will the lucky few spend the cash?

  3 min read Dec 15, 2015

  

• Starting a business? Here’s how to put together a business plan and figure startup costs

  Successful entrepreneurs develop a smart business plan and estimate startup costs. Here’s how.

  4 min read Dec 11, 2015

  

• 3 perks to ask for instead of a pay raise

  No bump in pay in the immediate future? You could ask your employer for another perk.

  2 min read Nov 18, 2015

  

• Get the bigger salary. Here’s how

  Do you typically take the first offer extended to you? If so, you could be missing out on thousands of dollars.

  1 min read Nov 06, 2015

  

• 5 things to know to navigate the on-demand economy

  Many websites are offering on-demand work. Learn these temp-job truths before signing up.

  4 min read Oct 08, 2015

  

• 10 states with the lowest unemployment rates

  Which states enjoy ultralow unemployment? Hint: They’re the ones without big urban areas.

  3 min read Sep 24, 2015