Career & Education

Think you’re being paid fairly? Think again. Here are 20 ways your job might be shortchanging you without you even realizing it. 1. Unpaid Overtime Many companies expect employees to work beyond their scheduled hours without additional pay. If you’re a salaried worker, you might not get compensated for those extra hours, effectively lowering your … Read more

One of the pioneering figures of artificial intelligence technology has warned the UK government, and governments around the world, to introduce a UBI to combat the effects of AI. Godfather of AI Professor Geoffrey Hinton, a man who is widely regarded as the ‘godfather of artificial intelligence’ due to his prominent role in its early … Read more

The gig economy promises freedom and flexibility, but often at a steep cost to the workers themselves. Are you aware of how deep corporate strategies cut into the everyday lives of gig workers? #1. Misclassification of Workers Corporations often classify gig workers as independent contractors to avoid paying benefits and adhering to labor laws. This … Read more

Fed up with the daunting prospect of drowning in student loans? Imagine earning your degree in a spectacular locale where the tuition is so affordable, it almost feels like you’re cheating the system. Across the globe, savvy American students are escaping the financial clutches of U.S. higher education costs. Curious to see where you could … Read more

Wall Street has provoked outrage and spurred calls for an investigation into an alleged toxic work culture at the Bank of America after a veteran Green Beret died from possible overworking.  The Wall Street Stir-Up This week, the scrutiny over Wall Street’s toxic workplace culture has reached new heights following the tragic death of 35-year-old … Read more

Schools across the nation are in for a turbulent few months coming up, as a swathe of layoffs are predicted to hit the sector.  The Pandemic’s Impact on Schools The pandemic had a rough effect on schools. Classrooms went virtual, and teachers and students had to adjust. Challenges of Online Learning Many kids struggled with … Read more

The first Apple Store strike in the US could be underway this year after a Maryland store voted to authorize a work stoppage against the company.  Apple on Strike? Apple Inc. could be on the path to seeing its first-ever retail employee strike in the US after Apple store workers in Maryland supported a union … Read more

The American workforce is getting older, and nobody seems to have a plan. As the baby boomers refuse to retire, the rest of us are left wondering if the pension pot will be more myth than money by the time we get there. Even in the highest echelons of power and industry, age is more … Read more

The digital age has ushered in a new era where algorithms decide your financial fate. Are you ready to hand over your life’s savings to a machine? Consider the following before you leap into the arms of AI financial advisors. #1. Loss of Human Touch AI can analyze data at lightning speed, but it can’t … Read more

In the wake of the pandemic, the landscape of work has shifted dramatically, sparking the work-from-home craze that’s upending traditional office dynamics. As Americans pack up and move to the sticks for remote opportunities, one has to wonder: Are office buildings a relic of the past? #1. Financial Implications for Businesses and Employees Companies are … Read more