Career Development

Steps to Becoming an Organic Farmer

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data shows that farming is not just a rewarding career, but a smart and potentially financially successful …

4 Ways Women Can Earn More and Get a Promotion

While making more money and getting a promotion are two common career goals, research shows that women still earn less than men who work in the same …

Corinthian Colleges Students Set to Get $183 Million Break on Bad Loans

Over 40,000 students affected.<p>Over 40,000 former students of the defunct Corinthian Colleges may see relief from their student loans.<p>The Consumer …

Mark Cuban on the Important Thing You Should Look for in a Job Offer

It could lead to a big payoff.<p>When Mark Cuban sold his internet streaming service Broadcast.com to Yahoo in 1999, 300 of the company’s 330 employees …

Five Approaches to Help You Defuse Conflict on Your Team

Many managers head in the opposite direction when they encounter conflict in the workplace. That's a mistake, as there are both healthy and unhealthy …

The 46 Best Colleges for Getting Big Merit Scholarships

Above and beyond financial need.<p>1. Tennessee Technological University<p>Cookeville, TN<br>MONEY 2017 rank: 296<br>% of undergraduates who get "merit" grants: …

How to Make Money Publishing Your Book on Amazon Kindle

It’s always exciting to publish a book, whether you are a first-timer or veteran of the writing wars. With Amazon KDP, you have the added benefits of …

This course will help you build the soft skills that are missing from your resume

Picture: iStock.<p>Hard skills have their place in the working world, but you can’t ignore the softer skills, like public speaking and administration, …

How Chance the Rapper, a 24-Year-Old With No Record Label, Became the Youngest Person on Fortune's 40 Under 40 list

His net worth is a reported $9 million.<p>With 16 years to spare—and without a record label—Chance the Rapper is the youngest person on Fortune's new 40 …

The Northern Inuit Dogs on "Game of Thrones"

The Northern Inuit dog breed is very much in demand, thanks to its starring role in the HBO blockbuster fantasy series “Game of Thrones.” Here's what …

Half of America's Robot Workforce Is Located in Just 10 States

They're all in the Midwest and the South.<p>If you believe the great robot takeover has begun, then Michigan appears to be ground zero. Michigan has the …

People Think Teachers Are Underpaid—Until You Tell Them How Much Teachers Earn

Americans don't actually know what teachers make, it turns out.<p>Nobody goes into teaching for the money. But are teachers actually underpaid? Depends …

Meet the World's 10 Richest Black Billionaires

Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, and Jeff Bezos aren't the only billionaires.<p>Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, and Jeff Bezos may be the richest men in the …

How to Use a Friend as a Reference

The old line “references upon request” may have fallen out of favor on resumes, but having references at the ready is essential for a successful job …

5 Things You Didn't Know About America's Millionaires

A snapshot of who America's millionaires are, where they live, and what they do.<p>As the ranks of America's millionaires continue to grow, the question …

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What Does Shonda Rhimes' Move to Netflix Mean for Grey's Anatomy's Future?

With Shonda Rhimes now moving Shondaland to Netflix, should fans be worried about the future of <i>Grey’s Anatomy</i>?<p>On Sunday, it was announced that Rhimes …

Shark Tank Stars Mark Cuban and Sara Blakely Tell Us How They Got to Their First $1 Million – And How You Can, Too

Here's their advice for how to save, earn, and invest your way to real wealth.<p>What does it really take to become a millionaire?<p>A big, game-changing …

Netflix sign Grey's Anatomy and Scandal creator Shonda Rhimes on multi-year deal – but existing series will still air on ABC

Grey’s Anatomy showrunner Shonda Rhimes signs multi-year deal with Netflix<p>Netflix have won another battle in the war against scheduled TV – this time …

A Man Who Stopped Working at 34 Says He's Still Coming to Terms With a 'Shocking and Uncomfortable' Truth

Money isn't everything.<p>At the age of 34, Brandon realized he had been motivated by money his entire life.<p>And now, he no longer is.<p>The software …

How to Pull Off a Mid-Life “Gap Year”

The idea of taking a “gap year” — a year off before entering college or the real world — has always been the purview of the young and (until …

Here's How Much Money Kylie Jenner Made Before She Turned 20

And she's well on her way to having a billion-dollar business<p>It was just under two years ago when Kylie Jenner first sold her massively popular lip …

Yes, Your Employer Knows Exactly What You're Doing Online

Here's how.<p>Chances are, if you have an office job, you've used your work computer for activities that don't necessarily relate to your day-to-day …

25 US metro areas that are hiring finance workers like crazy right now

New York City is the financial capital of the US — if not the world.<p>But that doesn't mean there aren't good finance jobs at other hubs throughout the country.<p>Relocation service CapRelo provided us with data breaking down which metro areas are hiring lots of financial services professionals these …

You’re Less Likely to Be Laid Off Today Than Any Time Since 1967

That's good news if you have a job.<p>American workers, breathe easy. Your company probably isn't going to fire you anytime soon.<p>According to Labor …

Why ‘Free Speech’ Couldn’t Save That Google Engineer’s Job

The laws are clear<p>After a memo proclaiming women are underrepresented in tech because of biological differences between the sexes and not because of …

The Right Way to Research Work at Home Scams

Work from home job postings are everywhere. There are listings for data entry jobs, research positions, multi-level marketing opportunities, and a …

Applying for a Job? What to Put in the Email Subject Line

These days, a lot of your job search, networking, and other business communication is conducted via email. Employers receive many emails a day; many …

6 Strategies to Market Yourself and Get a Job

Here’s a harsh reality: For any job posted, many, many candidates will apply. Some of these candidates will be less qualified than you are... but …

Best Subject Lines for Resignation Emails

When you resign from your job via email, it's important to use a subject line that is very clear. Ideally you should send your resignation email two …