High school students who work at Walmart can now get free SAT and ACT preparation courses. The company will also offer two to three general education college courses through a startup, Guild Education. These additions are part of an expansion…
If you’ve been to a movie theater, fast food restaurant or even grocery store any time in at least the last few years, chances are you’ve been greeted by a Coca-Cola Freestyle machine. Just in case you haven’t seen one,…
Walmart store managers, on average, earn salaries of $175,000 a year, according to the retail giant’s newly released social responsibility report. Full-time, hourly associates earn an average of $14.26 per hour as of March 2019, which is almost double the…
McDonald’s is looking to bring on more than 250,000 new hires this summer, and it’s not just looking for a bunch of teenagers! In fact, the franchise has partnered with AARP, an organization dedicated to helping adults 50 years of…
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Good news for Bank of America employees: The bank announced that it will be incrementally raising its minimum wage to $20. The raise will begin with a hike up to $17 an hour on May 1 and rise all the…
If your favorite part of travel is the food — well, this could be the job for you. UK-based food subscription company Vibrant Vegan Co. is looking to hire someone to travel to different countries and scout out interesting ingredients.…
Have you ever wanted to dress up as a Disney princess … for your job? If so, you might be in luck. A family in the U.K. needs a part-time nanny for 5-year-old twins, and the parents see this as…
Easter egg hunts aren’t just for kids anymore — not when there’s this kind of money involved. Cadbury Egg has officially launched a hunt for its limited-edition White Chocolate Crème Egg, and you could win about $13,000 for finding the…
After filing for bankruptcy and closing 100 stores in January 2019, Shopko has announced that it will close all 120 of its remaining department stores by June 2019. “This is not the outcome that we had hoped for when we…
Costco raised starting wages for workers in the U.S. and Canada from $14 to $15 an hour this week. It’s the company’s second wage increase in less than a year amid a hot labor market. The wholesaler made the announcement…
At this point, you’re hopefully well aware of the joy that comes from ordering online and having items delivered right to your door. And companies such as Shipt are making this experience possible even when it comes to mundane items…
For little people, babies sure require a lot of stuff. There are high chairs, cribs, car seats, and that’s all before they even start to crawl. When your kids outgrow their gear, you may be tempted to let it languish…
What if you could make money simply by helping get others into brands and products that you likely already love? Iconic companies like Oakley, New Balance and Fender are looking for part-time workers called brand ambassadors who will help keep…
UPDATE 4/18/19: This 2019 scholarship is closed and no longer taking applicants. Please visit Mike Rowe’s site for the latest information on future year scholarships. If you or someone you know is interested in a job in the trades —…
In the wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal, Facebook is taking steps to ensure another disastrous data breach does not occur. As part of their efforts, the company has announced a Data Abuse Bounty Program that will reward people who find…
Just off the coast of Cornwall, England, sits a small island called St. Michael’s Mount. It’s a tidal island, which means that it’s accessible by land, but only at low tide. And despite having only 30 citizens, St. Michael’s Mount…
The latest unemployment rate remains steady at a relatively low 4.1 percent. That’s one sign of a healthy economy. However, it doesn’t tell the full story of the workforce. Many people (around 33 percent of college graduates) are technically employed,…
Looking for a summer job that also doubles as an unforgettable European vacation? You may be in luck because the travel company Busabout is hiring four travel enthusiasts to go on an epic three-month road trip through 15 countries this…
When it comes to jobs in this day and age, there are some pretty amazing opportunities, no matter what you may be into. Not only is working remotely (aka at home in your pajamas) becoming commonplace, but dream titles like…
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Ladies, have you ever dreamed of being your own boss? How about opening your own business? If so, 7-Eleven may have just the opportunity for you, as part of a once-in-a-lifetime giveaway. The convenience store chain is having a contest,…
How do you know you’ve truly “made it?” For some, it’s ascending into a certain salary bracket. For others, it’s nabbing a dream job and going on even dreamier vacations. But, to get really specific, the definition of success looks…
Virgin Group founder Richard Branson leads a pretty fabulous life. Since 1978, he has primarily lived on Necker Island, a private retreat in the British Virgin Islands. Now, the billionaire businessman is hiring an assistant, who will get to live…
How would you like to get paid to hang out in Cancun? How does $10,000 a month sound? It sounds like a fantasy job, but it’s a real role. Last year, Cancun.com announced that they were looking to hire a…
Usually when someone is accused of spending their days “sitting around eating bonbons,” it is meant to be an insult. You might feel differently, however, about getting paid to while away the hours munching on chocolate—and it turns out this…
Playing professional football isn’t exactly a cushy job—what, with all of the tackling and constant injuries—but it is a lucrative one. According to Fox Business, the minimum salary for NFL players during the 2016-2017 season was $450,000. But, even with…
Even though Prince Harry is off the market—crushing many a princess dream—that doesn’t mean the palace doors are completely closed. While the title is nowhere near as glamorous as duchess, The Royal Household recently posted a job opportunity on LinkedIn…
Were you a fan of Polly Pocket as a kid? I sure was. My sister and I both owned a few of the tiny plastic doll sets, which were sort of like a combination of a dollhouse and carry-all. The…
On Thursday, January 11th, Walmart announced that it will be closing several of their Sam’s Club warehouse locations. The decision means that they will lay off 10 percent of their 110,000 Sam’s Club workforce, or around 11,000 people. In total, 63…
By now, most of us are familiar with self-checkouts. You pick out your items, wait in line, scan them and bag them yourself. Now, some stores are taking it a step further—allowing you to scan and bag your groceries while you…
Working from home is on a lot of workers’ wish lists these days. Who wouldn’t love ditching their commute and being able to work in their sweats? If you’re looking for a job that gives you these benefits, Gametime, a…
Is there anything better than a long night of sound sleep? Not getting enough shut-eye has been shown to negatively affect everything from your happiness level to your sex life. Apparently, the amount of sleep you get can also affect…
Are you thinking about dabbling in the hospitality industry as an Airbnb host? If so, then you’re probably interested in knowing just how much money you can make by renting out a spare room or your entire home. The answer?…
Dream job alert! Have you always dreamed of being a mermaid? I’ll admit it—ever since I first saw “The Little Mermaid” at five years old, I’ve been somewhat obsessed with the mythical creatures. Now that I’m an adult, it’s pretty…
Meet 6-year-old Ryan. While other young kids earn pocket change by doing chores around the house or perhaps even setting up a lemonade stand, Ryan made $11 million in a single year, reviewing toys on his YouTube channel, Ryan ToysReview.…
We’ve all been there: wondering what it must be like to live like a one-percenter. Or live like any of the glamorously wealthy people in say, “Gossip Girl.” Well now you can—kind of. An uber-wealthy New York City family is currently…
At least two Airbnb landlords brought in more than $15 million each last year, representing a growing trend.
Are you the outdoorsy type and wish you could make a living off your love for nature? Well, today is your lucky day: The National Park Service is hiring for a variety of positions across its U.S. parks for next…
Update 11/16/17: Bummer! It looks like this job has been filled. When I was a kid, my grandfather was always working on a massive 3D puzzle. I didn’t really understand what was so exciting about building a replica of the…
Important Update 11/19 12:15PM: Looks like these American Express jobs are no longer available. However, some of the Jackson Hewitt jobs mentioned below are still available. Whether you need extra money this holiday season or, you know, all year long,…
You probably think that it takes an advanced degree and years of experience to score a high-paying job, right? While a formal education and significant experience in the field are required to begin earning the big bucks in many industries,…
Traveling is expensive. So, why not get paid to explore instead? You could bring home $10,000 per month to visit Mexico and brag about your trip.
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Just a few years after his quitting his accounting job, 28-year-old Ryan Grant is a business owner with profits in the six-figure range. This enterprising young man had the idea to turn his college side hustle into a mega-successful business.…
Looking for a side hustle so you can make some extra cash? Have you ever considered pet sitting or dog walking? Many people have tried their hand at these gigs so they could get themselves a little extra dough. But…
Soon after Amazon’s purchase of Whole Foods, it promised to lower prices on the retailer’s health, natural and organic food offerings. This could be the end of the store’s nickname of “Whole Paycheck.” Now, they are taking it a step…