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Jobs for those Without a College Degree

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Degrees are very expensive and in this post recession economy, don’t necessarily guarantee the best return on your dollar. I went back to community college in the 1980′s to earn an associates in computer programming and worked my way up to Systems analyst and software development manager. Computer service tech – 48.9

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3 Moves that Can Hurt Your Career

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If I had only started out in the 1970′s learning computer programming (as I did in the early 1980′s), I could have had ten extra years of experience under my belt. After all, there were so many of us Boomers going for the same job in a tight (think stagflation) economy – employers really did have their choice.

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10 Money-Saving Tips For Your Wedding

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

With the economy the way it is and with most people affected by the recession, they will definitely understand that you want to keep costs at a minimum by having a small wedding party. Not only will you get the venue on your chosen date, hotels and restaurants will probably be willing to offer packages at a special rate.

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Staples Back to School Deals Week of 8/21/11

Saving In Akron

Shop online and save $100 on Dell Computers. Westcott® 8" economy scissors. Visit the Staples Back to School Center for all of the latest school supply deals. You can search by grade or product, see the weekly ad, and shop the featured deals. Staples also offers FREE delivery on all orders over $75. All Backpacks, 25-50% off.

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5 Eco-Friendly Tips for the Workplace

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Whether by bus, trolley, train or auto, the need to get to work hits everyone hard in a depressed economy. Offices who have replaced aging desktop computers with laptops use up to 70 percent less electricity and generate less heat waste. Every morning, millions of workers across the world commute to their place of employment.

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The Art of Frugality

Frugal Luxuries

"Thrift is the really romantic thing; economy is more romantic than extravagance.thrift is poetic because it is creative; waste is unpoetic because it is waste.if We use Apple TV, Roku or our computers to watch any shows we miss or for Mike's sports. Canceled our Netflix account as we never really watch much from it.

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No Matter Your Career, You are a Brand

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Computer certifications and other hard skills can be useful across careers. While some jobs require particular skills, many jobs in the new economy require that you have a more diversified skill set, and that you have abilities that translate well between jobs. Many of these skills are soft skills like writing and speaking.

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