When it comes to workers’ benefits, Americans get less time off than most skilled laborers. Although many developed countries offer 4 weeks of paid vacation, most Americans only get 10 days of PTO. With some jobs, even that is not always guaranteed. This has led to a fear culture in which people don’t want to […]
3 Jobs With Summers Off
Everybody wants to work, but not everybody wants to work year-round. While many seasonal jobs are summers-only, there are quite a few jobs that give you the whole summer off! Depending on your situation, education, and financial need, these jobs may seem more or less compelling. At the end of the day, though, jobs with […]
How to Avoid International Credit Card Fees
Due to the recent market woes, travel is getting cheaper. This is making that next vacation a much more attractive possibility, and it absolutely should! While flights and hotels being cheaper can help out quite a bit, a big trap people fall into on vacation is spending while you’re there. Not only can restaurants and […]
How to Apply the 80/20 Rule in Retirement
The Pareto Principle is one of the most popular economic ideas of all time. Also known as the “80/20 rule,” this principle arose from Vilfredo Pareto realizing that 80% of the land in Italy was owned by 20% of the people (in 1896). Richard Koch further broke down the 80/20 rule in his famous book […]