Compensation is a critical component of why we work – and as the knowledge worker has evolved, so has compensation. An increase in wages isn’t the only trend in the last 40 years; company perks have become expected by employees in many industries. Perks, additional paid time off, and retention bonuses have all become commonplace […]
Finance
A Students Pay $100,572 to Graduate, But Where Does It Go?
A History Of Debt
Would you take my wampum in exchange for your house? In the 1620′s, the Dutch would have accepted the sacred beads like currency. Debt began way before the Native Americans found their own currency, though. Find out what Hammurabi thought of debt, and when human cages were in vogue for debtors’ jail.
The Most Expensive Car-Loans in the World
States with the Highest Credit Card Debt
With the recession, it seems like everyone has been cutting back on their spending and ditching the plastic. However, credit card debt is still a major source of stress for many American households. BillShrink took a look at users across the country to see which states were doing the best (and worst) at keeping their […]
Easter by the Numbers
Web Design Career Salary Breakdown
The field of web design is incredibly in demand right now, with functions ranging from the technical maintenance of existing sites to the development of new sites for a variety of companies. While the range of salaries for those with web design degrees is not wide, the average salary of a web designers tends to […]