By: Ken Rusk • Published August 19, 2019
Why does your friend have a big smile on his face every time you see him? It could be because he’s a blue collar worker and growth in that sector is occurring at the fastest rate since 1984. In fact, there are now more blue …
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By: Ken Rusk • Published July 29, 2019
Life loves to throw curveballs at every opportunity. Just when you’re starting to get into your rhythm, an unexpected problem can come flying in over the plate before you realize it. While many of these curveballs are in your personal life, it’s common to have …
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By: Ken Rusk • Published July 25, 2019
How to Grow Your Career Prospects as a Blue-Collar Worker
Where are you right now? Where do you want to be next year? In five years? Chances are, your goals and dreams for yourself grow bigger as you look farther ahead in time. We all think …
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By: Ken Rusk • Published July 18, 2019
How to become a millionaire, fix your credit, and spend your money wisely
What’s the best way to become a millionaire? Listen up Gen Z because the best piece of financial advice is to get started early.
Despite what you may have been told, with the right …
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By: Ken Rusk • Published July 16, 2019
Neither magic nor alchemy is required to take blue-collar wages and become a millionaire.
Perhaps there’s nothing more condescending or ill-informed than the questions directed at teens who are looking to pursue blue-collar careers. “If you’re just gonna be a construction worker how are you ever …
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By: Ken Rusk • Published May 28, 2019
Those who feel like high school should be the end of their academic career can rejoice in knowing that there are plenty of other high paying options available, so long as they have a plan and good mindset. In fact, a path that’s already popular …
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By: Ken Rusk • Published May 22, 2019
The thought of being your own boss is something most imagine at some point in their career. For many, the idea seems unattainable. In reality, owning your own business can be achieved by anyone. There’s no trick to it, but there are certain ways you …
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By: Ken Rusk • Published April 30, 2019
Are you just done with your current job? Well, how do you know?
There are some obvious ways to tell it’s time to move on from your current job. If you are unfulfilled, unappreciated, over-utilized (or under-utilized), or passed over, you likely can sense it’s time …
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By: Ken Rusk • Published April 12, 2019
Ready to plan your career? Or are you still wondering, “should I learn a trade or go to college?” The answer always depends on you and your goals. Friends and family often default to the suggestion that college is the way to go. While their …
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By: Ken Rusk • Published April 1, 2019
As a blue-collar entrepreneur with just a high school degree myself, one thing I’ve come to understand is that success comes in many shapes and sizes. Fortunately, many of them still do not require a college degree! The important thing is to identify what you really …
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