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5 Reasons Far More Seniors Are Working Today

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PeopleImages.com - Yuri A / Shutterstock.com If you are 65 or older, there is a decent chance you are still punching the clock at a job. As we recently reported, the number of seniors who work has soared in recent decades. Today, 19% of people 65 and older are working, almost double the percentage in 1987, according to a recent Pew Research Center report. In total, roughly 11 million people 65 or older work today — nearly four times as… from webprofitfactory 5 Reasons Far More Seniors Are Working Today

8 Ways to Maximize Your Job Search in the New Year

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Alina Troeva / Shutterstock.com Editor's Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. The new year often brings hope, optimism, and, of course, resolutions. For some, that means breathing new life into your career goals. Maybe you’ve decided this is the year you’re going after a promotion or finally making that career change. Perhaps retirement is on the horizon, but you’re not ready for life on the golf course… from webprofitfactory 8 Ways to Maximize Your Job Search in the New Year

6 Ways America’s Oldest Workers Have Changed

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AlessandroBiascioli / Shutterstock.com The number of older folks who work is surging. Today, 19% of people 65 and older are working, nearly double the percentage of 35 years ago, according to a recent Pew Research Center report. As the share of older workers has swelled, major changes have become evident among workers in this age group. Here are several ways America’s oldest workers have changed in recent decades. from webprofitfactory 6 Ways America’s Oldest Workers Have Changed

Do You Have an ‘Extreme’ Commute? Here’s What It Costs You

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Fotos593 / Shutterstock.com Editor's Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, commuting times have steadily increased over the last several decades. With the average commuter traveling almost 30 minutes one-way to work, that math adds up to nearly 10 days annually invested in commuting to work. Those numbers get even higher when you consider professionals… from webprofitfactory Do You Have an ‘Extreme’ Commute? Here’s What It Costs You

Attention Spans are Shrinking, but Long-form Content Still Rules — What’s the Catch?

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Somewhere in the back of your mind, you probably remember reading at least one article saying that our attention spans are down to a “mere 8 seconds” — or “less than a goldfish”. While it sounds catchy, it’s not that simple. It’s easy to jump to conclusions and get swept up in the clickbaity narrative, but the research on human attention spans isn’t so clear cut.  In fact, some scientific studies seem to point in the completely opposite direction — humans have an enormous capacity for attention .  Our Problem is Not Attention — it’s Distraction  The core issue isn’t a lack of attention — it’s the multitude of distractions competing for our focus. The modern consumer’s attention hasn’t become scarcer, it’s just spread thinner. The growing popularity of platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube Shorts may give the impression that our attention span is declining. But the real issue is that we’re increasingly having to navigate a sea of rapid-fire, bite-sized, ...

Mastering Reddit for Brand Awareness & Reputation Management

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First, think of how vast the internet is, and how impossible it is to reach every crack, corner, and crevice. Now, imagine a place where millions of people endlessly sift through this vastness, promoting what’s worthy of the front page and removing what’s rubbish. That’s Reddit. If you’ve spent only a few minutes redditting , you may be thinking it’s a place for cute cats and ridiculous memes… However, Reddit is also a place for the president , for customer support , and just about anything else you can imagine. Reddit pulls at least two billion unique visitors a month and normally powers thousands of active communities per day, ranging from science, music, and politics to specialties like tech support and homebrewing. If you are not paying attention to your niche subreddits, you don’t know your audience. But there is more to Reddit than its own huge audience you need to be listening to. Reddit is getting a huge visibility in Google’s organic search . Reddit is becoming an i...

25 Work-From-Home Jobs That Pay $25 Per Hour

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fizkes / Shutterstock.com Editor's Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. You might be dreaming of a professional life that isn’t limited by a commute or 9-to-5 shifts in an office building. Instead, you imagine a world where the comfort of your own home replaces the walls of a traditional office space. But if you’re hesitant to pursue work-from-home jobs because you think they aren’t lucrative or you’… from webprofitfactory 25 Work-From-Home Jobs That Pay $25 Per Hour

3 Hot Vintage Valuables That Might Be Hiding in Your Home

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Followtheflow / Shutterstock.com With 30 years of reselling under my belt, I’m the go-to guy when friends need a quick appraisal. And over the years I’ve noticed a recurring phenomenon: The vintage items most people consider valuable usually aren’t, and the things they want to toss are often hot collectibles. Here’s why: Many of us get our idea of what’s valuable from our parents. But markets change, and new collectors have… from webprofitfactory 3 Hot Vintage Valuables That Might Be Hiding in Your Home

10 Signs You Were Meant for a Tech Career

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Gorodenkoff / Shutterstock.com Editor's Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. There are a lot of factors that go into trying to find a great career fit. Ideally, you’ll find a role that blends your interests with a lucrative and growing field. And with the world of tech exploding around us, you’re wise to consider whether that’s the right career path for you. But career regret is a real possibility if you… from webprofitfactory 10 Signs You Were Meant for a Tech Career

10 Things to Do to Become the First Millionaire in Your Family

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KieferPix / Shutterstock.com Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links on our site, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. Who wants to be a millionaire? You do, of course. Believe it or not, there are nearly 23 million millionaires in America. That’s according to the annual Global Wealth Report published by the Swiss bank Credit Suisse. from webprofitfactory 10 Things to Do to Become the First Millionaire in Your Family

11 Tips for Job Searching During the Holidays

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pixelheadphoto digitalskillet / Money Talks News Editor's Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. The holiday season may be the most wonderful time of the year, but for many people, it’s also the busiest. If you happen to be job searching during the holidays, you may think that means the weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day are a perfect time to take a break from your job search. But in reality… from webprofitfactory 11 Tips for Job Searching During the Holidays

9 Hacks To Make You a Smarter and Richer Uber Driver

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aslysun / Shutterstock.com Editor's Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. With the high cost of gasoline and the skyrocketing cost of cars, making money as an Uber driver isn’t necessarily simple. You need to think strategically. Your earnings are based on how much you can work and how you manage your time. It’s also easier to make bank in a big city than in the suburbs or a small town. from webprofitfactory 9 Hacks To Make You a Smarter and Richer Uber Driver

Working From Home? 10 Ways to Boost Your Productivity

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Lazy_Bear / Shutterstock.com Editor's Note: This story originally appeared on Point2. Working from home has been a reality for many people for several years now, and while the initial enjoyment may have worn off, there’s still work to be done. But switching to work mode in the comfort of your home isn’t always easy. From distractions to a lack of an authority figure, it can be challenging to keep productivity levels… from webprofitfactory Working From Home? 10 Ways to Boost Your Productivity