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Is College Still Worth It?

Overwhelming Debt. Empty Degrees. Brutal Entry-Level Jobs. Why Some Are Rethinking The Purpose Of Higher Education.

BY Carolyn YatesSeptember 27, 2019

Student debt is out of control, full-time jobs for college grads aren’t always readily available, and the nature of work itself is undergoing a major transformation. While many college graduates say their degree was worth it, others aren’t so sure. Fair asked the experts whether or not we should be re-thinking the conventional wisdom on the ROI of academia.

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Is The Gig Economy Even A Thing?

America’s Part-Time Workers Are Either Exploding In Number Or Staying About The Same. Here’s Why Nobody Really Knows.

BY Carly MilneSeptember 13, 2019

Is the gig economy a menacing force suppressing the economic livelihoods of millions young Americans? Or is it not really a thing at all? The answer has never been less clear, thanks to fresh scrutiny of the study that identified the trend in the first place—led by the very men who originally authored it.

Car Stuff

9 Military Vehicles You Can Actually Get

Not All Battlefield Rides Require An Enlistment Contract

BY Katie KennedyAugust 23, 2019

You probably won’t be in a position to buy an F-14A Tomcat like the one Tom Cruise flew in Top Gun, but the good news is there are plenty of cool, ground-based military wheels available to the general public. And whether you have actually served or just spend your days as a dry-socked cubicle warrior, here’s a list of vehicles with military ties you can deploy right out of your own personal motorpool.

How We Move

How My Old-School Ride Broke Me

Driving Until The Wheels Fall Off Costs More Than You Think

BY Thom FainAugust 15, 2019

I was raised to believe that driving your car until the proverbial wheels fall off is smart financial strategy, creating a virtuous savings cycle. It stuck with me even as I struck out for California, where I felt driving a car that was slowly degrading like Jeff Goldblum in The Fly might even score me some points with my cohort of newly arrived, gig-hopping, recession-raised millennials. It ended up being a costly mistake.

Money Matters

Do Credit Repair Solutions Work?

When It Comes To Fixing Your FICO, Should You Pay Someone Else Or Go DIY?

BY Andy StonehouseAugust 8, 2019

Like other Americans financing their dreams, you've probably seen TV ads for services that claim to completely clean up your credit score. But do you really need to pay someone else to exorcise your financial ghosts? And what exactly are they doing? Just sending emails? We asked the experts and got to the bottom of the cottage industry that is sorting out your FICO situation.

Money Matters

The Age of Grad Gloom

Why Aren’t College Graduates Getting The Jobs They Want?

BY Alex CramerJuly 25, 2019

By nearly all measures, the U.S. economy is booming. Unemployment is low, the economy has continued to grow quarter after quarter, and the stock market is flying into the stratosphere. But not all Americans are sharing equally in this growth and prosperity, with recent college grads feeling the squeeze as much as anyone. Here's why.

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5 Negotiating Mistakes Freelancers Make

BY Alex CramerAugust 2, 2019

It's one thing to develop your skills and abilities as a freelancer, but negotiating fair rates can be equally hard to master. Do you push for more at the risk of not getting hired? Or do you work for peanuts in the hope of more lucrative jobs with that client in the future? We spoke with several succesful freelancers to discover the common negotiating mistakes you'll definitely want to avoid as you pave your way to prosperity in the gig economy.

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The Big Secrets Of Living Small

A Tiny House Can Save You Money. But Living In One Isn’t Always Easy.

BY Liz KnuevenJuly 18, 2019

The tiny house trend has achieved legit movement status as an answer to rising debt and sprawling McMansions. But actually living in one isn't always so adorable, involving some truly complicated and less-than-glamorous lifestyle changes. Fair talks to a tiny living advocate to get at the good, bad and downright different side of the experience.

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5 Killer Apps Every Freelancer Needs

Need Order In Your Gig-To-Gig Life? There Are Apps For That.

BY Alex CramerJuly 11, 2019

For we humans, staying organized isn't easy. Double that if you're a freelancer dealing with multiple clients, a to-do list the length of a CVS receipt, and (ahem) no boss looking over your shoulder. That's why we put together a list of easy-to-use and affordable apps that can keep you on your grind amid all the fun and fraught of the freelancing life.

Car Stuff

The Best Summer Convertibles on Fair

Open The App To Shop This Year’s Hottest Top-Down Rides

BY Katie KennedyJuly 3, 2019

Nothing captures the easy-going spirit of summertime like driving a convertible on a warm night with the music blaring and the wind blowing through your hair. Best part is, we have an awesome selection of roof-optional rides available on the Fair app. Here are some of our favorites!

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