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Costco Raises Hourly Wages for Many Employees
Costco, a popular wholesale store, has announced that most of its hourly workers will now be paid over $30 an hour. A recent memo viewed by Reuters revealed the company's plans to increase wages for its highest earning store...
Google's Work-From-Home Jobs Available in February 2025
February is a tough month for people who go to the office every day. It's very cold, and without holiday festivities, it can feel pretty gloomy. But, people with remote jobs have it better. They're coz...
Maximizing Your Career and Savings: Essential Strategies for Older Professionals
Today, more people over 65 are staying in the workforce than ever before—almost 3 million more than a decade ago. However, only 28% of Baby Boomers aged 60 to 67 have enough retirement sa...
Are You a Workaholic? Here Are Some of the Most Telling Signs
While there is no shame in being committed to your work and your career, becoming what is defined as a workaholic can be a slippery slope that you do not want to find yourself on. Spending too much of your ti...
The Risks of AI-Created Job Seekers
In today’s job market, not all applicants are real people. Some companies have started noticing a strange trend: candidates that seem perfect on paper but are actually created by artificial intelligence (AI). Imagine a company in...
How to Successfully Change Careers at 40
Changing careers is a daunting journey. It is not easy when you’re in your 20s, and it surely won’t be when you’re in your 40s. However, it is possible. Changing careers at 40 is not an easy decision, but i...
Think Twice Before Sending That Angry Email
Anger can get the best of us, especially in work settings where emotions can run high. Got a problem with a coworker or an unreasonable request from your boss? Before you let your emotions take control and hit "send" on ...
5 Great Habits to Help You Get Promoted
We all see certain people shooting up the career ladder, always picking up new roles and opportunities. They might seem lucky, but in reality, they are following some strong habits that help them move up. Here’s a rundown of ...
Should I Return the Unemployment Benefit Money? What Every Beneficiary Should Know
Many people in the United States have received unemployment benefits in recent years, but there is often confusion about whether this money needs to be paid back. Here’s what you need t...