The Perks of Working From Home [INFOGRAPHIC]

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If you’re part of the 86% who drive to work every day, you can devise ways to lower your gas costs, save time and improve your health — by telecommuting.

If all workers who wish to telecommute were able to at least 50% of the time, the oil saved would amount to one-third of America’s Persian Gulf imports.

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Field of study has major impact on career earning potential

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Earning a bachelor’s degree can have a big impact on how much people earn over the course of a career, but so can the field of study, according to a report Wednesday by the U.S. Census Bureau.

People with a professional degree earn an average of $4.2 million over their working lives, compared to $936,000 for those with less than a high school diploma, the report said.

The kind of degree one earns matters as well, according to the report, which was based on 2011 statistics.

Median yearly earnings for those with engineering degrees were the highest, at $91,611, while those for people with degrees in the visual and performing arts were the lowest, at $50,484.

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How To Become An RN

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The demand for Registered Nurses is strong and growing. Find out about how to become an RN and find online programs to prepare for the NCLEX-RN examination.

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7 Cool Jobs to Score at the Mashable Online Career Expo

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In less than two weeks, Mashable will host its premier Online Career Expo. Here are seven cool jobs you could land from this event.

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How Much Money Can You Make Working in Digital? [CHART]

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This handy infographic breaks down salary norms for 10 positions in 20 markets to help you find out what you’re worth.
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The 10 Best Jobs of 2012

In their annual Jobs Rated report on the nation’s best and worst jobs for 2012, CareerCast.com rank occupations according to their score in five key areas: Work Environment, Physical Demands, Job Outlook, Income Levels and Stress.  According to their research, the following are the ten 10 best jobs of 2012 are:

1. Software Engineer
Researches, designs, develops and maintains software systems along with hardware development for medical, scientific, and industrial purposes.  More details of training required ...
Overall Score: 176.00
Income: $88,142.00

2. Actuary
Interprets statistics to determine probabilities of accidents, sickness, and death, and loss of property from theft and natural disasters.  More details of training required ...
Overall Score: 226.00
Income: $88,202.00

3. Human Resources Manager
Plans, directs, and/or coordinates all human resource activities and staff of an organization.  More details of training required ...
Overall Score: 281.00
Income: $99,102.00

4. Dental Hygienist
Assists dentists in diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of a group or private dental practice.  More details of training required ...
Overall Score: 289.00
Income: $68,109.00

5. Financial Planner
Related to careers in portfolio management, the financial planner offers a broad range of services aimed at assisting individuals in managing and planning their financial future.  More details of training required ...
Overall Score: 300.00
Income: $104,161.00

6. Audiologist
Diagnoses and treats hearing problems by attempting to discover the range, nature, and degree of hearing function.  More details of training required ...
Overall Score: 311.00
Income: $67,137.00

7. Occupational Therapist
Develops individualized programs of activity for mentally, physically, developmentally and emotionally impaired persons, to aid them in achieving self-reliance.  More details of training required ...
Overall Score: 318.00
Income: $72,110.00

8. Online Advertising Manager
Plans, directs, or coordinates advertising policies, campaigns and programs online.  More details of training required ...
Overall Score: 343.00
Income: $87,255.00

9. Computer Systems Analyst
Plans and develops computer systems for businesses and scientific institutions.  More details of training required ...
Overall Score: 370.00
Income: $78,148.00

10. Mathematician
Applies mathematical theories and formulas to teach or solve problems in a business, educational, or industrial climate.  More details of training required ...
Overall Score: 392.00
Income: $99,191.00

The 10 Fastest-Growing Jobs in the U.S. - MainStreet

Many Americans rejoiced at the news that the economy added nearly 250,000 jobs in January, but that's only the tip of the iceberg. The economy is expected to add more than 20 million jobs by 2020, a 14.3% increase from 2010 in the number of people employed, according to recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Many of these jobs will be focused in a few key industries, such as health care, social assistance, construction and retail industries.

MainStreet listed the 10 professions expected to expand at the fastest pace as follows (note that all require some postsecondary education and training):

Personal Care Aides
Median wage for personal care aides was $19,640 in 2010
Employment in 2010: 861,000 workers
Projected Employment in 2020: 1,468,000 workers
Increase: 69.4%
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Home Health Aides
Median wage for home health aides was $20,560 in 2010
Employment in 2010: 1,017,700 workers
Projected Employment in 2020: 1,723,900 workers
Increase: 69.4%
More details of how to enter the home health aides field

Biomedical Engineers
Median salary in 2010 was also more than $80,000
Employment in 2010: 15,700 workers
Projected Employment in 2020: 25,400 workers
Increase: 61.7%
More details of how to enter the biomedical field

Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, Tile & Marble Setters
Median wage in 2010 was $27,780
Employment in 2010: 29,400 workers
Projected Employment in 2020: 47,000 workers
Increase: 60.1%
More details of how to enter the masonry field

Carpenters
Median wage in 2010 was $25,760.
Employment in 2010: 46,500 workers
Projected Employment in 2020: 72,400 workers
Increase: 60.1%
More details of how to enter carpentry

Veterinary Technologists & Technicians
Median salary of $30,000 in 2010
Employment in 2010: 80,200 workers
Projected Employment in 2020: 121,900 workers
Increase: 52%
More details of how to enter the veterinary field

Reinforcing Iron & Rebar Workers
Median salary in 2010 was $38,430
Employment in 2010: 19,100 workers
Projected Employment in 2020: 28,400 workers
Increase: 48.6%
More details of how to enter the iron workers field

Physical Therapist Assistants
Median salary $50,000
Employment in 2010: 67,400 workers
Projected Employment in 2020: 98,200 workers
Increase: 45.7%
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Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters & Steamfitters
Median salary of $26,740 in 2010
Employment in 2010: 57,900 workers
Projected Employment in 2020: 84,200 workers
Increase: 45.4%
More details of how to enter this field

Meeting, Convention & Event Planners
Median salary of $45,260 in 2010.
Employment in 2010: 71,600 workers
Projected Employment in 2020: 102,900 workers
Increase: 43.7%
More details of how to enter the event management field