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4 Reasons to Graduate Debt-Free

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Students now more than ever are graduating into a life of student loan payments, debt, and economic uncertainty. I graduated in 2012 with no loans from my degree. It was hard work, and required me to work almost full-time to pay for my tuition and living expenses while I was still going to school.

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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. Several weeks ago, I made the decision that it was about time to start looking for a new full time job. This edition is arranged by subject heading, so that you can browse efficiently.

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Gender Inequality in 2014

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We took Home Economics (translate that to cooking and sewing class) instead of shop. Forbes reported: ”According to new numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2012 full-time employed women earned just 80.9% Sweat was frowned upon, don’t run, you’ll sweat. The sports teams were filled with boys.

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