Avoid 3 common mistakes when asking for promotion
pixelfit | E+ | Getty Images Asking for a promotion can feel daunting and negotiation can be tricky — but learning how to navigate the process is important. People often …
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Fastest-growing job in the U.S. can pay over $100,000 without a degree
Jessica Jackson always dreamed of working outdoors — now, she spends most of her days 300 feet in the air, atop wind turbines. Jackson, 37, is a wind turbine service …
Financial educator says budgets are ‘toxic’, advises mindful spending
Girl holding shopping bags and walking down the street Pixelseffect | E+ | Getty Images If you’re trying to stay on top of your spending, you might have logged your …
Never do business with strangers – The Mercury News
By Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times (TNS) LOS ANGELES — The text arrived midday, saying a delivery to me was on hold. To fix the problem, all I had to …
Should you use your home equity to pay holiday expenses? – The Mercury News
Dina Cheney | (TNS) Bankrate.com The holidays bring happy times — but also financial burdens. And more than ever this past season. While inflation is easing, prices for just about …
How President-elect Trump may impact investors in these 8 market sectors
Brandon Bell | Getty Images News | Getty Images As Inauguration Day nears, investors are trying to unravel what booms or busts lay ahead under President-elect Donald Trump. Trump’s campaign …
The FAFSA is now open. Submit ASAP to get money for college – The Mercury News
By Eliza Haverstock, NerdWallet The 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is open to all students as of Nov. 18 — and you should submit it as soon …
59% of Americans say this a top sign of success — it’s not wealth
Pt Stock | Moment | Getty Images When Americans measure success, they’re not often thinking about their net worth or account balances. About 59% of polled Americans say that happiness …
5 budget-friendly Thanksgiving dinner ideas – The Mercury News
By Kimberly Palmer, NerdWallet Hosting the Thanksgiving meal — with its traditional turkey, multiple sides and showstopper pie — can be daunting. But with a little preparation, it can be …
California could offer electric vehicle rebates if Trump eliminates tax credit, Newsom says
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California could offer rebates for electric vehicle purchases if the incoming Trump administration eliminates a federal tax credit for people who buy electric cars, Gov. Gavin …