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Benefit from My Financial Mistakes

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I picked the wrong college major. What a wonderful gift it was, but I wish I had been wiser in using it. Starting college right after high school, I had no clue about which careers I should consider. I did not take advantage of either high school or college counselors to help figure it out. I bought new cars.

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What Makes a Saver?

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As baby grows, we might turn back into fiendish savers – trying to get that retirement fund or college fund built up. But, in college, I spent my summer earnings – on clothes, on a used car and on school activities. Over my life, I have been primarily a saver.

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4 Financial Lessons Your Parents Forgot to Teach You

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percent unemployment rate among 18-29 year olds , being financially savvy is a skill that gets you much farther than those humanity electives you took in college. They also didn’t deal with a massive housing bubble or an economy that requires a college degree for many higher paying jobs. Tackle Student Loans.

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Teaching Children to Sell Helps Them Excel

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Do you think of sleazy used car salesmen or high pressure tactics used on you by a door to door saleswoman? lot of us frequent garage sales. Kindergarten to College – Back to School Money Tips This post was written by Marie. What does your mind conjure up when the world salesperson is mentioned? One of the biggest.

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How to Shop for Furniture at Thrift Stores

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Using thrift stores to find used furniture is a great idea for college students (living in apartments and rental houses) and young professionals/couples who want furniture but who do not want to spend a lot of money. How to Shop for a Used Car. This post was written by YFS.