Money

Articles by this author

The best ‘total-package college’ in every state in America Chris Kolmar

There are some very obvious ones like Princeton and Harvard, that are on every list of best colleges, but there are also some surprises. Read More

Are taxpayers in your state giving more money than they get back?Raul Amoros

Forty states are getting more, sometimes a lot more, from the federal government than they’re paying in taxes. Read More

How to decode your paycheck and manage your money like a boss Hilarey Wojtowicz

Your paycheck has a lot of valuable information in it. Here’s a breakdown of what could be in your paycheck, as well as what it all means. Read More

The 1 key word to happiness Eric Barker

Worrying about the future or dwelling on the past or letting your mind wander is a prescription for unhappiness. Read More

How long will my retirement savings last? Understanding the 4% rule Michael Dinich

Trying to figure out how much you should save for retirement or how long your savings will last? In today’s post, we are going to look at the 4% rule and how to use it to determine how much you should be saving or if you are ready for retirement. Follow Ladders on Flipboard! Follow Ladders’ … Read More

This stunning statistic may be a bad sign for our economy Alexandra Villarreal

It suggests that young people are especially struggling to pay off their debt despite a thriving economy. Read More

Personal Finance

The best investment apps for every type of investor Ladders Contributor

Investment apps have exploded in popularity in recent years, with both existing brokerages and new companies offering mobile apps to help you invest. There are apps for all kinds of investors, from the beginner just looking to dip a toe in the water to the old hand who wants to analyze individual stocks on the … Read More

This employer is offering a tempting trade-in for your vacation days Alexandra Villarreal

This is the exchange one company has settled on, and indebted employees are already planning to cash in. Read More

This 1 question made 1 man $100 million Benjamin P. Hardy

He has a very powerful and insightful question. It’s a question he’s asked himself over and over at all stages of his journey and life. Read More

Must Reads

What jobs can you get with a business degree?

We’ve rounded up 11 different types of jobs you can get with a business degree to give you an idea of just how versatile that particular bachelor’s degree is.

The 21 jobs that are MOST likely to lead to divorce

Some jobs have a higher divorce rate than others.

The 12 best people to pick as job references

You want to pick people who have worked alongside you and think highly enough of you to sing your praises to a hiring manager.

I did 8 rounds of interviews and still didn’t get the job

“I’ve interviewed with Google twice now, and when people ask me why I don’t work there, I respond, ‘I can never seem to get past the eighth interview,’” says Steve Silberberg, who is now the founder of Fatpacking, a weight-loss backpacking company.

Myth busted: 5 ageism stereotypes that need to be broken

In the last few months, older social media personalities have been gaining traction on sites like Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tock. They’re called Grandfluencers, and they’re here to debunk pervasive ageism myths….and make a little cash doing it.

The simple eye contact trick you should use in every conversation

“When two people are having a conversation, eye contact signals that shared attention is high —that they are in peak synchrony with one another.”

How to deal with ‘The Great Resignation’ when you are a manager

Managers are worried about maintaining the talent required to keep the doors open, but they are not asking the right questions.

The flu shot may protect you from severe COVID-19 infection

New research found that the flu vaccine may provide vital protection against COVID-19, reducing the risk of suffering severe infection, like stroke, sepsis, and deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

The best exercises for flabby arms — workouts you’ve never heard of

You can tone your arms with these five workouts, and we have video to show you the right form.

7 things you should never ask your boss

There are some things you should just not ask your boss — these 7 questions are things you should stay clear from in conversation.