Investopedia contributors come from a range of backgrounds, and over 25 years there have been thousands of expert writers and editors who have contributed. Yasser Chalid / Getty Images Although ...

If you're on the hunt for a job with the federal government, you should be aware of Veterans' Preference, which can give you preference over non-veterans for both getting a federal job and being ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Lea Uradu, J.D., is a Maryland state registered tax preparer, state-certified notary public, ...

Many veterans still do not understand how vets’ preference works in federal hiring – and it’s a factor in complaints filed over application of the benefit designed to help former service members find ...

Employers often have a set of standards and guidelines that establish the types of workers they prefer to hire. There is a fine line, however, between preference and discrimination. Employers must be ...

Most everyone has a brand that we always choose over its competitors. We reach for Coke instead of Pepsi, Apple instead of Android, Starbucks instead of Dunkin. We’re loyal to our favorite brands — we ...