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Alternatives to College

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Here is what they listed as requiring an associates degree (which may mean more than 2 years of education according to the article). I’m not sure that my two daughters-in-law would agree that you can get to the status of working as an RN without a 4 year degree (BSN) in nursing. Occupation. Median Annual Wage. Dental hygienists.

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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

This would also go under “what single action has saved the most money over your life” During my “study” of The Tightwad Gazette I saw a short article about giving home haircuts. I mentioned it to my fiance and he asked me to please cut his hair for him, using the article as a guide! Try things!

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Totally Money Blog Carnival #18 – 6 Ways to Save Money Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Read Kay’s article to find some alternate routes. Since IJ is more a believer of Austrian school of economics, he would have to say a resounding yes. Actually, she wanted to help her adult daughter buy a home. Ways to save on that most enjoyable part of the wedding, the honeymoon! Ramsay presents Borrowing From Your 401k.