Career Economics

Looking for a New Job? These Are the Best Cities for You

By Beth Braverman

If you’re on the hunt for a good job, think warm thoughts and pack sunglasses.
Hoping for a Big Raise Next Year? Here’s How Much You’ll Probably Get

By Beth Braverman

A new report sheds light on how big a raise most workers will be getting next year.
A New Report Shows Why The 10-Year Jobs Crisis Is Effectively Over

By Jacqueline Leo

A new report by the Hamilton Project at the Brookings Institution has good news: "With [yesterday's] employment report, we can report that the national jobs gap relative to November 2007 has closed (...
The Real Reason Teens Don’t Have Summer Jobs Anymore

By Beth Braverman

Toiling all summer as a camp counselor or lifeguard used to be a rite of passage for American teenagers, but they’ve been dropping out of the labor force for years.
Women Are Better Investors Than Men. Here Are 3 Reasons Why

By Beth Braverman

Female investors outperform males on average, and new report attributes the better performance to three traits more common in female investors.

3 New Benefits That Could Be Coming to Your Company

By Beth Braverman

As America flirts with full employment, companies have to work a bit harder to attract workers. A new survey shows that companies are becoming more generous with their benefits packages.
Are You Being Paid Fairly? Here's How to Find Out

By Beth Braverman

After nearly a decade of stagnation, wages are starting to rise as a strong job market (finally) gives American workers more power in negotiations.
Do Demographics Dictate Economic Destiny?

By Jacqueline Leo

A new Morning Consult poll suggests that fewer Americans are spending their tax refunds. Instead, they’re socking the money away or paying off debt.
The 10 College Majors Employers Want Most This Year

By Janna Herron

The proportion of employers planning to hire recent college graduates hit a decade-high this year. Here are the 10 majors most in demand.
What Will It Take to Finally Get US Workers’ Pay Growing Again?

By Anthony Mirhaydari

Workers of all political stripes must be frustrated by the fact that the economic expansion has yet to deliver the kind of wage gains that have been long promised.

Only 4 Percent of Harvard MBA’s Want to Work in Investment Banking

By Portia Crowe, Business Insider

Harvard Business School graduates are some of the most sought-after new hires in the world. They're among the top choices for companies in just about every industry — including Wall Street investment...
Looking for a Job? 7 Deadly Cover Letter Mistakes

By Suelain Moy

A cover letter doesn’t just serve as an introduction to your resume, in many cases it’s the first time an employer sees you. Make every word in that introduction count—and yes, font matters. If you...
New Job? Try These 9 Smart Money Management Tips

By Suelain Moy

So you just landed a new job or got your first job. Congratulations. All those hours you spent on internships and resumes have really paid off. Now what? Getting a job is the first step towards...
10 Best Work-from-Home Jobs

By Beth Braverman

The number of American workers who telecommute at least part of the time has been on the rise for years, thanks to advances in technology and a growing demand from workers who see it as key to work-...
Science Confirms It: Retirement Is Good for Your Health

By Suelain Moy

For many folks, retirement can be a mixed blessing. Having more leisure time can spark new interests and hobbies and bring a reduction in mental and physical stress. For others, getting older may...

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