by Christine Moukazis | Dec 27, 2023 | Forbes Articles by Jack Kelly
Despite positive economic indicators like a robust stock market and cooling inflation, financial insecurity is still pervasive in the United States. The high cost of living, wealth inequality and job market uncertainty have all contributed to financial vulnerability,...
by Christine Moukazis | Dec 22, 2023 | Forbes Articles by Jack Kelly
The latest viral TikTok trend consists of young married couples bragging about not having kids. They boast about how awesome their lives are as they are not encumbered by children, referring to themselves as “DINKs”—Dual Income, No Kids. The recent interest in this...
by Christine Moukazis | Dec 21, 2023 | Forbes Articles by Jack Kelly
The United States job market shows signs of a slowdown, particularly for white-collar professionals. Despite a low unemployment rate (3.7%) and robust hiring, the demand for workers is cooling, according to the most recent Job Opening and Labor Turnover Summary. Data...
by Christine Moukazis | Dec 21, 2023 | Forbes Articles by Jack Kelly
If you are expecting a fat bonus this year, think again. The payouts this bonus season are expected to be dismal or nonexistent, according to a survey by the Wall Street Journal and compensation management consultant firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas. The survey...
by Christine Moukazis | Dec 19, 2023 | Forbes Articles by Jack Kelly
There is an increasing trend of older workers remaining in the labor force. A Pew Research study this month found that the number of working Americans ages 65 and older has nearly doubled in 35 years. The Pew data reveals that approximately one in five Americans in...
by Christine Moukazis | Dec 18, 2023 | Forbes Articles by Jack Kelly
The TikTok trend of “personality hires” has gained attention as young workers, particularly Gen-Z, have expressed the belief that they should be hired for their personalities and the positive energy they bring to the workplace. A personality hire’s...
by Christine Moukazis | Dec 15, 2023 | Forbes Articles by Jack Kelly
Rescheduling job interviews unfortunately happens, as it is sometimes just completely unavoidable. You may need to postpone your interview if you are feeling under the weather, there is a family emergency, your boss called you into a meeting during the time you were...
by Christine Moukazis | Dec 15, 2023 | Forbes Articles by Jack Kelly
This holiday season has seen a surge in layoffs by several companies in the United States. This trend has caused workers distress and raised concerns about the timing and impact of these job cuts. “We’ve seen an increase in layoffs,” Andrew Challenger, senior vice...
by Christine Moukazis | Dec 15, 2023 | Forbes Articles by Jack Kelly
The United States has the highest number of millionaires in the world, with an estimated 22.7 million individuals having a net worth exceeding $1 million, according to UBS and Credit Suisse’s 2023 Global Wealth Report. The majority of millionaires are self-made and...
by Christine Moukazis | Dec 12, 2023 | Forbes Articles by Jack Kelly
It is always an uncomfortable and awkward situation when a job candidate cancels an interview, especially when it is on short notice. A lot of time and effort is put into coordinating these candidate screenings. As a job seeker moves through the interview process, the...