Careers and Finance

Job applicants are being asked to video record answers to set questions about their experience, skills and personal qualities, rather than speaking with a recruiter by phone or video chat.

The transition of power from President Donald Trump to President-Elect Joe Biden could mean changes for the student loan system.

Whether you go with a hard drive, the cloud or your own computer, there are plenty of cost-effective ways to keep your memories safe.

“We tend to think of long-term gaps in employment as a negative on our résumé, but with millions of people out of work, gaps are going to be more common,” says Sasha Yablonovsky, president of CareerBuilder.

Government assistance or charitable donations might have come in handy during the first pandemic surge, but make sure they don't become unpleasant tax liabilities come April.

In most years, writing a year-end column is a snap, but 2020 is not most years. As a result, I will be writing a few columns with action items to consider.

The holiday season may be a good time to open a card that offers a bonus of cash back, points or miles if you charge a certain amount in the first few months.

Here’s a look at how current students are being affected and some updates on what’s being proposed by the incoming Biden administration to help you deal with your existing student loan debt.

Far fewer women than men are promoted in the finance industry unless they first ask for seniority, a sign of institutional gender bias, according to a new study in Australia.

Having a will and estate plan is important for everyone, but it’s crucial as you approach retirement.

Whether your adviser is nearing retirement or not, you’ll want a succession plan in place before you need it.

The upcoming holiday season presents lots of opportunities to teach your kids to become assertive consumers.

Thinking of making a donation to a charitable cause before the end of the year? This is a good time to do it, as the pandemic rages again. Plus, you can take a deduction for contributions in 2020, even if you don’t itemize on your income tax return.

The rules for VA loans have basically remained the same over the years, with a few modern improvements.

Social security recipients can expect a bump in distributions and charitable distributions with social security can be tricky if you aren't 70 1/2.

It’s imperative, especially now, that getting a few critical things really right and delivering consistently and successfully on those crucial needs for everyone will be far more important than trying to do too many things all at once. It’s not how much you do; it’s how well you do what you do.

Phony job offers. Promises of purchasing bitcoins. Offers for COVID-19 tests, vaccines and other products, according to the commission. Scammers are aiming to take advantage of the fear and uncertainty spawned by the pandemic.

Bankruptcy protections for retirement plans vary based on the plan you have and the state you live in.

Waiting to see if the economy will bounce back after the pandemic? The next six months will be very telling.

The pandemic is still alive and well, but so are the holidays and all the shopping to go with it. Shoppers who procrastinate could face shortages of popular items, along with shipping delays.