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Cutting the Gender Wage Gap

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Many reasons are given for this fact, including things like taking time off for children; picking low paying jobs; only working part time and yes, discrimination. Did you know that unless you get a masters degree you are likely to earn less than $65K a year for full time RN work? I studied psychology in school.

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Seven Retirement Lessons Learned

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I have been since April 7, 2010. We didn’t count on the psychological effect on me though. When I was preparing to retire, I tried to go part time – but my company wasn’t willing to fill my spot with a part-timer. I’m retired! Hubby retired in July 2007.