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The Moneymaker: Top 3 Jobs For Financial Security

By Clare Kaufman
Learning & Life Columnist

You've got lofty visions for your financial future--now you need the career to get you there. From marketing to court reporting, there is no shortage of jobs that pay handsomely for qualified workers. Of course, you'll need the right education to reach the pot of gold at the end of this rainbow.

Marketing. If you're good at persuasion, try a career in marketing. Marketing draws on creativity and communication skills to raise a company's bottom line. The Internet and new media have added an exciting creative dimension to marketing.

There is no one road to a marketing career. A bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or psychology is the norm, and an MBA can improve your job prospects. Marketers can look forward to a comfortable financial future, with an average salary of $46,000 after five years.

Court Reporting. Court reporting was on Forbes's list of "Surprising Six-Figure Jobs" last year. It offers one of the more direct routes to financial security. If you can learn to transcribe at least 175 words per minute, you'll find a well-paying job with plenty of flexibility. A paralegal certificate or two-year court reporting degree can help you pass the rigorous Court Reporting Exams.

The combination of a high hourly wage and low time commitment makes this a popular career among working moms, aspiring artists, and anyone else who needs to earn a full-time income on a part-time schedule.

Investment Banking. If you're hoping to make more money for yourself, why not train for a career making money for others? A bachelor's degree in finance and/or an MBA can open the door to a job in this lucrative field.

Investment bankers are financial strategists; they analyze performance, plan mergers, and sell stocks and bonds. The work is extremely interesting, and bankers report high levels of job satisfaction.

Of course the compensation might have something to do with this sense of well-being: $134,000 average to start, ballooning to $1,000,000 with experience.

There's no need to stay in a low-paying job. With the right education, you can lay the foundation for financial success.

Sources

• The Princeton Review, "Career Profile: Court Reporter"
• The Princeton Review, "Career Profile: Investment Banker"
• The Princeton Review, "Career Profile: Marketing Executive"
• CareerOverview.com, "Investment Banking"
• Bureau of Labor Statistics, "Occupational Outlook Handbook"

About the Author
Clare Kaufman is a freelance writer specializing in education and career advice. She has a graduate degree in English.

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