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My Story on How to Successfully Take Courses While Working Full Time

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

One of the things many of you may or may not know about me is that my entire university education has been acquired while working full time. When I was allotted TV time, I didn’t use it to watch the standard children’s shows. Well I studied, wrote the exam and got the job. I was super happy.

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Money Makers - 96% of People Say Remote or Hybrid Work Is Best For Their Mental Health: FlexJobs Reports

Motherhood Moments

Only 4% of workers thought being in an office full-time was best for their mental health. The survey ran from May 3, 2023, to May 21, 2023. A hybrid workplace was reported as the ideal for 49% of workers, slightly outpacing a preference for a fully remote arrangement (47%). 11% said no and 10% weren’t sure.

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Money Matters: Life Insurance with No Medical Exam

Motherhood Moments

Although many full-time employers offer a certain amount of coverage, it's often not a large amount (1-2 year's salary, which runs out really quickly with all of the expenses associated with loss of life). Life insurance is crucial for parents to have.

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I Just Graduated. Isn’t It Too Early to Talk About Life Insurance? – Life Happens

Savings Corner

You may be thinking, “ But I’m young ! Life insurance may not seem like a priority right now, especially with competing financial concerns, such as saving for your first big purchases or paying off your student loans. This is also an opportune time to explore the life insurance offered through your new employer.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #236 – May 11, 2012

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Welcome to the May 11, 2012 Edition #236 of the Carnival of Financial Planning. Frank presents Passively Managed Funds posted at Individual Investor Strategies , saying, “Short-term mutual fund trading is a zero sum game played against other very well informed mutual fund traders and other securities market traders.

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Start Saving Early for Retirement: Tips for Young People Just Starting Out

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Whether you want to retire early or work well after the retirement age, you will need to have saved enough to enable you to continue to live in the manner to which you have become accustomed. If you have no retirement fund, your quality of life could well be affected. How many years will you be retired?

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When Should Kids Go Back to School This Year?

Couponing 101

There’s still a lot of uncertainty surrounding what the future of education in America will look like, but many parents may be left with a difficult decision: whether or not to send their children back to school. If you haven’t had any trouble for the last few months, homeschooling may be a good option.

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