Carmen Jackson

Make credit cards work for you by maximizing rewards while avoiding debt. Key takeaways Always note the amount due and the payment date so you pay on time, every time. Read the contract with your card issuer so you understand the terms and check your credit reports regularly. To make the most of your cards, find out how to maximize points, cash back, and other perks. Credit cards are a way of life. Leaving home unburdened by cash is great—and so is getting a free airline ticket or hotel stay,...

Being able to juggle all aspects of life isn’t easy. Establishing the right balance between work and our personal lives poses a challenge we all face on daily basis. In recent years, the idea of the right “ work-life balance” has been widely discussed and attracted interest from researchers, executives and almost everyone with a career from around the world. Work-life balance, although defined differently by many researchers, revolves around a person’s ability to effectively manage and...

It’s an understatement that, to quote Bob Dylan, “the times they are a-changin’.” Within the past year or so, there has been the pandemic, Black Lives Matter, the U.S. Supreme Court’s case on discrimination against transgender employees, record unemployment, and more. What all of these changes boil down to is a necessary mandate for you to review your current hiring policies and make changes where needed. The following are some of the broad areas to consider. Health and safety “Safety isn’t...