How to trade Friday’s job report

The best-case scenario for stocks is if Friday’s jobs report comes in slightly above consensus, according to JPMorgan. Investors will be closely scrutinizing the September labor market report, due for release on Friday morning. The numbers come at a precarious time for the economy, after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has emphasized the U.S. central […]

How to boost your EQ at the office—even if you work remotely

Earlier this spring, I spoke with self-made millionaire Steve Adcock about financial regrets. He cited one thing he wished he knew in his 20s that could have made him wealthier, faster. “Your personality will get you 10 times richer than your intelligence,” Adcock told me. “I learned that throughout my career, slowly but surely. I […]

How much money Americans in their 40s have in their 401(k)s

If you’re in your 40s and have over $40,000 saved for retirement, you’re ahead of most people in your age bracket. However, you may need to take some proactive steps in order to retire comfortably. The median 401(k) balance for Americans ages 40 to 49 is $38,600 as of the fourth quarter of 2023, according […]

How much money Americans in their 30s saved in 2023

In your 30s, your list of financial burdens is probably growing, including everything from paying for child care to saving up for a first home. Despite these challenges, Americans in their 30s managed to save the most money out of any age group in 2023, according to data from New York Life.  Those in their […]

3 resume red flags recruiters look out for and how to avoid them

If you use artificial intelligence to write your resume — or get a bit too creative with the design — you could be hurting your chances of landing a job.  The biggest red flag hiring managers look for in job candidates is an AI-generated resume, according to new research from Resume Genius, which surveyed 625 […]

How long should you stay at your job? How to switch strategically

A majority of Americans, 95%, said they plan to look for a new job this year, according to a January 2024 survey by job site Monster. Money is a big reason, with 45% of workers saying they need a higher income. Data from the Federal Reserve shows that job switchers increase their salaries more quickly, on average, than […]

How to layoff-proof your finances

With a number of major companies announcing layoffs at the beginning of the year, you may be wondering how to get your own finances in shape in case your job is next on the chopping block. The key to layoff-proofing your money is planning, says Anne Lester, a personal finance expert and author of “Your […]

How to check your Social Security benefit

Millions of Americans will file their taxes between now and April 15 — an annual practice in looking backward. For many, this time of year is the only time they take stock of things like their salary, tax withholding and annual contributions to retirement accounts. With all of that information top of mind, tax season […]

ChatGPT training is critical for workers. Here’s how to get started

Jaap Arriens | Nurphoto | Getty Images For those concerned about workers having solid generative AI skills, there’s one way to take control: on-the-job training. “Your job will not be replaced by AI. Your job will be replaced by someone else who uses AI if you don’t,” said John Blackmon, chief AI officer of custom […]

Here’s how to prevent a costly divorce

We all know divorces are not uncommon in the U.S. Some of the most public splits over the years have included those of celebrities such as Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony, Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise, and most recently, Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner. In 2021, there were nearly 700,000 […]