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Thanksgiving Travel Time Now Extends Beyond the Weekend
Welcome to Thanksgiving week! With more people working from home now, the busiest travel days for Thanksgiving are spreading out more than before. Before, most people would travel on the Wednesday right before Thank...
New Study Reveals Continued Advantage for College Graduates in Job Market
A new study has found that despite concerns over mounting student debt and the increasing availability of alternative credentials, college graduates still hold a significant advantage in the job marke...
Tech Job Market Statistics and Outlook for 2026
The tech job market, once growing quickly, has seen ups and downs since the COVID-19 pandemic. Many well-known companies like Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft have laid off workers. With the fast growth of artificial intelligenc...
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....
Real Income Growth Trends: Insights from the JP Morgan Chase Institute's Latest Report
The recent labor market data has led to varying perspectives on real income growth trends, and the topic has received a lot of attention due to its connection to consumer confidence...
Real World Advice For the Prospective Job Seeker
In a world of AI, finding a job can be hard. Computer algorithms look for boxes to be checked and if the proverbial work shoe doesn't fit, you'll get a rejection letter faster then you can say: "Did a real live per...
Job Market Triumph: NYC Surpasses Pre-COVID Levels, Signaling Revival
Start spreading the news! New York City's job market has made a triumphant comeback from the dark days of the COVID-19 pandemic, surpassing pre-pandemic employment levels, according to recent fe...
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...
5 Risky Career Moves That Are Actually Worth It
When it comes to your career, it's often easier to stick to what’s safe. Fear of the unknown, rejection, or failure can keep many of us in our comfort zones. However, the truth is, avoiding risks might actually hold ...