The benefits and drawbacks of unpaid internships
Each year, about 1.5 million internships open to workers in America and around half of those were unpaid in 2016, according to Fortune. Unpaid internships…
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Staying sharp and engaged at work
Staying engaged with work has become a problem, according to staffing experts at Robert Half. Their Office Team survey showed that the typical employee…
Exit interviews remain important for companies
No company likes it when good a employee leaves, and most conduct exit interviews to find out why. Harvard Business Review conducted surveys in 2012 and…
Ask the Expert: 1031 exchanges
I have a rental property which I have maintained for a few years. Now I have an opportunity to sell it and buy another rental property closer to my house….
Why DIY doesn’t always save you money
It’s tempting to watch those home remodeling shows and think it’s easy to complete a major project in a weekend. Whether it’s a new shower or a kitchen…
Cabin Fever Workouts: When winter makes you stay home
Let’s face it: winter can be long when you’re in a cold-weather location, and the gym gets old after awhile. When you can’t get outside, sometimes it…
Is college worth the cost to you?
College gives young people more than a degree. It is also offers critical thinking skills while forcing young people to manage independent living. But is…
College without debt: It’s possible
Today, the average cost for one year of college ranges from $22,000 at an in-state university to $47,000 at a private college. If you’re taking out…
Is AppleCare+ worth it?
Since Apple’s newest devices cost up to $1,100, AppleCare insurance, at $200, is worth the extra expense, according to Consumer Reports. Without the…
Samsung’s new chips
Samsung has mastered a new chip-making technique to make phones work faster and stay juiced longer. The new technique uses extremely thin waves of ultra…