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Jobs for those Without a College Degree

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Of course, if you can go to college and if you choose a field that will pay you well enough to earn a good return on your college dollar investment, you will most likely be better off in the long run. ” A look at the Occupational Outlook Handbook , put out by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics drives that thought home.

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Seniors – Keep Your Allocations

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What YOU need in YOUR asset allocation model may well be very different from their generic recommendations. We are all different, with differing financial situations, goals and tolerances, but we are all statistically living longer as well. CNN Money is one site that acknowledges this. I’m keeping my allocations.

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Tableau – Career Opportunity and Scope in India

For the Mommas

Not only in the United States, but also in India as well, where a median salary of above Rs five lakhs is being offered to anyone with knowledge in the Tableau software, as expressed in a survey by PayScale recently. There should always be an eagerness to learn, develop and be inquisitive in this particular field.

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Smart and Frugal Tips for the Non-Traditional Student

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And if you only have a high school education, it’s well-known that getting a bachelor’s degree will allow you to earn more throughout your life than if you stopped at the high school level. Simply write an essay 250 words or less on the topics provided on the site. Stick to the Basics With Financial Aid.

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Seven Retirement Lessons Learned

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Hubby is one of those lucky few that actually has a pretty safe pension – one that also comes with health plans (which cover me as well) – so calculating his was easy. However, I haven’t learned this lesson too well, as I still have the second plan, which is a 401K. Routines happen, whether you want them to or not.

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Maybe I Should Save Money and Blog Less?

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Add in a few long hours stranded on the side of the road, and you can probably guess the bitter emotions that well up whenever I see the Red Battery of Sudden Car Death. You see, I have to pay for hosting my site, my internet connection and even the equipment I use to write like my computer and router. hours and have a total of 3.6

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50 Best Small-Business Ideas – NerdWallet

Savings Corner

As an IT consultant, you’d more than likely be able to offer remote services as well as on-site assistance, giving you freedom and flexibility while working in a field that’s in high demand. Everyone could use a well-designed website, online materials, email campaigns, physical print work and more.