Susannah Snider

New York

Managing Editor, Money at U.S. News and World Report

Managing Editor for Money @usnews. CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™. Previously @SmartAsset @kiplinger Views=my own.

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Salary vs. Hourly Pay: What's the Difference?

1 week ago | usnews.com | Robin Madell |Susannah Snider |Katy Marquardt

Key Takeaways: A salaried position offers the consistency of a regular paycheck, the ability to qualify for additional employer benefits and greater potential for career advancement. Employees paid hourly receive additional compensation for hours worked beyond 40 per week, while salaried employees generally do not.
What Jobs Can You Get With a Communications Degree?

1 week ago | money.usnews.com | Jamela Adam |Susannah Snider |Katy Marquardt

Key Takeaways: Skills such as digital content creation, public relations strategy and public speaking make communications grads valuable in many industries. A communications degree can lead to roles including PR specialist, human resources professional and content marketer. Building a strong portfolio showcasing writing and other skills can set communications majors apart in a competitive job market.
What Jobs Can You Get With a Computer Science Degree?

1 week ago | usnews.com | Jamela Adam |Susannah Snider |Katy Marquardt

Key Takeaways: Computer science majors graduate with a highly marketable blend of technical and soft skills. A computer science degree can lead to high-paying roles including software developer, data scientist and information security analyst. Building real-world projects and staying current with technologies such as artificial intelligence and cybersecurity can make computer science majors stand out to employers.
How to Prepare Your Job for a Potential Recession

2 weeks ago | usnews.com | Maryalene Laponsie |Susannah Snider |Katy Marquardt

Key Takeaways Recessions are often accompanied by layoffs and a tightened job market. Workers can make themselves indispensable to employers by learning new skills and being willing to take on new roles. Remote and hybrid workers should make an effort to increase their visibility. During a recession, job seekers should have a new position lined up before leaving their current job.
Best Jobs for Surviving the Trump Era, According to the Experts

4 weeks ago | money.usnews.com | Jamela Adam |Susannah Snider |Katy Marquardt

Key Takeaways: Despite widespread federal layoffs, some industries are primed for growth. The outlook looks particularly promising for jobs in health care, clean energy and cybersecurity. Regardless of administration, lawyers and workers focusing on artificial intelligence and cloud computing should remain in demand. Getty ImagesWith Donald Trump back in the White House and already slashing government jobs, many workers are feeling uncertain about their careers.
The 11 Best Times to Switch Jobs

4 weeks ago | money.usnews.com | Maryalene Laponsie |Susannah Snider |Katy Marquardt

Key Takeaways Federal layoffs, return-to-office mandates and the elimination of DEI programs have all contributed to a job market in flux. Workers shouldn’t leave their current job until they have secured new employment. Burnout, health concerns, company instability and a toxic workplace are among the reasons to leave a current employer. Higher pay, more meaningful work and new skills are all reasons to see what other jobs that fit your skills are available.
12 Signs You May Be Facing a Layoff

1 month ago | money.usnews.com | Jamela Adam |Susannah Snider |Katy Marquardt

Layoffs are underway in 2025, with government agencies accounting for the bulk of job reductions. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the labor market has remained healthy so far in 2025, with hiring in other industries. Newer employees are at risk of getting laid off in early rounds of downsizing, as are workers with redundant positions. Hiring and spending freezes, outsourcing, and an exodus of company executives are a few signs your company could be planning layoffs.
What Is Wage Garnishment?

1 month ago | money.usnews.com | Robin Madell |Susannah Snider |Katy Marquardt

Key Takeaways: Wage garnishment requires your employer to withhold money from your paycheck to send to a creditor. Wages may be garnished to pay child support, defaulted student loans or car loans, debt owed to a credit card company, alimony, or taxes. The Consumer Credit Protection Act specifies a maximum dollar figure that an employer can garnish from an employee’s paycheck in a given pay period or workweek, and some states have additional limitations on the amount that can be garnished.
This Is How Trump's Social Security Layoffs Could Affect Your Benefits

1 month ago | money.usnews.com | Kate Stalter |Susannah Snider |Tracy Stewart

Key Takeaways Cuts to the Social Security Administration workforce may cause delays for retirees claiming benefits. Office closures may limit in-person assistance nationwide. Routine matters such as disability claims and appeals may take longer to process. The Social Security Administration plans to lay off 7,000 workers, bringing its workforce headcount to about 50,000, according to a recent news release.
Best Jobs for Remote Workers

Jan 17, 2025 | usnews.com | Jamela Adam |Susannah Snider |Katy Marquardt

1/16 Credit(Getty Images)|View as articleJobs that offer a remote lifestyleRoughly five years after the COVID-19 pandemic upended workplaces worldwide, remote work remains popular among employees. If you dread working in a cubicle and want a more flexible arrangement, working remotely may be a good fit. The jobs on this list are from the 100 Best Jobs of 2025, which takes into consideration stress levels, unemployment rates, work-life balance and other factors.