Financial Tips

Life and Credit : Education & Employment

The answer is — the higher your educational and skill level, the more earning power you have. The question is how to pay for it!

The best place to look for help is where you work now. Remember that your employer has a vested interest in you and believed in your capabilities enough to hire you. Ask your boss about additional on-the-job training to increase your skills and income. Attend all lectures and seminars that will develop skills to enhance your position at work. And if you work for a big corporation, make use of tuition reimbursement programs.

Go back to school in a way that makes dollars-and sense

Carefully consider all the different options, including night school degrees and vocational classes. Become familiar with educational offerings on the Internet and online seminars. Save money by taking core courses at a community college and then transferring to a university later. Use the public library for reading and research materials rather than buying them. And be sure to check on free training opportunities through local employment commissions.

Did You Know?

The United States is the fifth largest Spanish-speaking country in the world! Graduates who speak Spanish are in very high demand. Businesses are also searching for grads who speak Chinese and Japanese.