What Happens to Your 401(k) When You Leave a Job? All Your Questions Answered

A 401(k) is a retirement savings account that you can manage through your employer or independently (like if you own a small business). If you have one through your job, contributions are deducted from each paycheck, and your employer can …

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Is The 50/30/20 Rule Realistic? Pros, Cons, and Everything in Between

So you were looking into budgeting methods and came across the 50/30/20 rule. At first, it seemed like a simple and easy way to manage your money, but you still have doubts about how realistic it is. Did we get …

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Embrace the Leap: Strategies for a Successful Career Transition

Career transitions are pivotal in our professional journeys, allowing us to realign our work with our evolving goals and passions. Whether seeking greater fulfillment, a new challenge, or a better work-life balance, changing careers can lead to significant personal and …

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8 Strategies for Introverted Professionals in the Workplace

“Introverts are shy and boring people.” We bet you’ve heard this statement once or many times before. Or perhaps even you believe so. It’s no wonder why over 56% of workplace introverts in the US wish they were instead extroverts. 

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5 Ways to Keep Employees Focused When the Company Is Struggling

Many companies face challenges, and if the management resolves them quickly, employees often don’t feel the effect. However, some crises may significantly affect the firm’s operations, making it obvious to workers. This may cause them to worry about their job …

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5 Skills You Need For Smooth Career Transition

If you feel stagnant in your career or uncomfortable at your workplace and need a change, you might consider a transition. Moving to a new firm or accepting a different position can be both scary and exciting. You might be …

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Financial Literacy: The Four Basic Steps of a Bullet Proof Plan

Written by Dr. Lucas Dyer, Financial Advisor, Northwestern Mutual

Planning with money is both emotional and logical. Before having my own financial planner, which I have had since 2012, many decisions were made based on emotions. Paying my house off …

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Recap: Making the Most of Your Summer Experience Panel

On Wednesday, April 17, 2024, the USC Career Center hosted a panel discussion to highlight the diverse internship experiences of eight current USC students from various class levels and majors. Moderated by Sarah Ju (Annenberg, ’26) and Jonathan Gedam (Marshall, …

By Leslie De Quiroz
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Empowering Trojans in their Financial Journey

By Victoria Bandini and Arianna Martinez

What is Financial Wellness?

According to Forbes, financial wellness is “a relative measure of how well a person manages their financial life.” But, it is also more than that. For many college students, pursuing …

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Some Helpful Advice About Embracing the Give-and-Take Nature of an Interview

— Article by Audrey Spina, the Assistant Director of Career Services at Wheaton College in Norton, Massachusetts. 

Though a job interview represents a discussion between an interviewer and a job seeker, the prospect of controlling the direction of the conversation can represent an …

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