Business

I offered our best part-time worker a full-time job with a raise and benefits, but she said no because she would lose her food stamps. What now?

An employee's refusal to take a better job offer may seem baffling at first, but her stems from the very real fear of losing federal benefits.
November 21, 2025 Alex Summers

The Opportunity And The Pitfalls Of Taking On A Restaurant Franchise in 2026

Franchising a restaurant offers a ready-made business model and a path to success for those willing to take the risk and put in the work.
November 20, 2025 Peter Kinney

Strategies To Use High Interest Rates to Your Advantage: Smart Moves For Savers, Investors, and Borrowers

Many people panic over rising interest rates, but there some ways that you can make high interest rates work in your favor.
November 19, 2025 Quinn Mercer

The interviewer asked how I deal with conflict, and I told a story about yelling at a coworker. Should I have lied instead?

Few job interview questions cause candidates more problems than this old classic: “How do you deal with conflict?” We look at how to respond when it's you that's on the spot.
November 17, 2025 Penelope Singh

Nations with vast oil wealth are diversifying into green energy — not because they want to, but because they have to.

Countries dependent on crude oil revenues are stepping up their green energy investment not just because of obligations, but out of necessity.
November 18, 2025 J.D. Blackwell

State-mandated high school financial literacy courses are growing. What does that mean for Gen Z’s money habits?

More and more states are making financial education a requirement for graduation, out of a growing concern that young adults need more than ever to be ready to make real‑life money decisions.
November 17, 2025 Jane O'Shea

I found out my tenants turned my rental property into an Airbnb—and are making more off it than I was charging in rent. Now what?

If tenants at your rental property have listed the place without permission, it's ciritcal to review your lease agreement before you proceed.
November 12, 2025 Sasha Wren

Before his downfall for insider trading, Ivan Boesky boasted that “greed is alright.” His words were made famous by the movie “Wall Street.”

Ivan Boesky’s rapid rise and stunning downfall was emblematic of 1980s Wall Street excess and inspired Hollywood’s most notorious character, Gordon Gekko.
November 11, 2025 J.D. Blackwell

Smart Strategies To Bring AI Into Your Small Business

All you ever hear is how artificial intelligence is everywhere, but how do you use AI to improve the bottom line for your small business?
November 5, 2025 Alex Summers

Anna Alaburda graduated at the top of her class, but when she couldn’t find work, she sued her law school for misleading her about her job prospects.

In 2016 a student sued her law school, claiming the university misled its students about employment outcomes after graduation.
November 3, 2025 Jane O'Shea

You don’t need a college degree to earn six figures as a lineman—but you’ll need strength, focus, and the nerve to work where others fear to climb.

If you want a high‑demand, well‑paid job that doesn’t require a four‑year degree, a career as a lineman may be what you're looking for.
November 4, 2025 Quinn Mercer

I gave my friend a reference with my boss to get her a job with us, but she’s arriving late to work every day and causing problems. Now what?

You helped your friend get a job with your organization, but now she's showing up late every day and driving everyone nuts. We look at how to handle the situation.
November 3, 2025 J.D. Blackwell