About Steady Ground
A lot of people feel lost about work and money. We built Steady Ground to give you a clear, honest next step, the kind of advice a good mentor would give.
What we believe
- Everyone deserves a path that fits their life, not just the one with the most ads.
- Free options come first. If an employer or nonprofit will train you for free, we'll tell you.
- Real numbers matter. Pay figures come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and we tell you what it costs to get started.
- We'll tell you when something might not be a good fit.
How we make money
Some links on this site go to partners who may pay us a commission if you sign up or buy something. It costs you nothing extra. We only list partners we'd recommend anyway, we show free options alongside them, and a commission never decides what we suggest.
We're not financial or legal advisors. Licensing rules change, so always confirm the details with your state before you pay for a course. You can read our privacy policy and terms of use.