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Tap Into Free Online Tools to Expand Your Network and Find Job Opportunities
Updated as of September 9, 2025 The digital age has revolutionized the job market, leading to an increasing number of free online tools that can lead you to side hustles, give you access t...
Job Market in 2026: What to Expect for Job Searches, Raises, Promotions, and Office Returns
Finding a job in 2026 might be tougher than before. Experts have noticed a decrease in job listings, indicating that companies are not looking to hire as many people as they used to....
Careers Changes and Remote Work in 2026
As we move through 2026, many American workers still want the freedom and flexibility of remote or hybrid work, even as more employers call people back to the office. Remote options are no longer a temporary response to a crisis bu...
Minimum wage increases in the U.S. in 2026: what changes by state (February 2026)
Minimum wage rules in the United States vary a lot from state to state. In some places, wages go up automatically each year (often based on inflation). In others, the minimum wage stays at ...
How To Set Smarter Career Goals In 2026 Without Burning Out
Burnout is a big problem in the workplace today. According to Moodle's State of Workplace Learning Report, 66% of American employees say they feel burned out. While many people think burnout happens only bec...
Wage Garnishment for Student Loans to Resume in January 2026
Starting in January 2026, the U.S. government will begin taking money directly out of paychecks for some people who have not been making payments on their federal student loans. This process is called "wag...
Federal Employee Pay Raise for 2026: What You Need to Know
Federal employees will see a pay raise in 2026, but the increase is smaller than in recent years. On December 18, President Trump signed an executive order approving a 1% pay raise for most federal civilian workers....
Trump Administration Pauses Student Loan Wage Garnishment: What Borrowers Need to Know
The Trump administration has decided to temporarily stop taking money directly from people’s paychecks (a process known as wage garnishment) if they have failed to pay back their fe...
Beyond Degrees: 10 High-Paying Jobs Without Traditional Requirements
In today's competitive job market, a college degree seems like a prerequisite for success. However, breaking free from this conventional belief, many high-paying jobs exist that don't require a deg...