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Deciding What You Should Major in In College

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I wasn’t willing to think far enough ahead in my future to commit to taking my education farther than a four year degree. I’m glad I have such a practical degree, as I found a job during school and my education is an investment that has paid dividends. The way I did that? Don’t Go Straight to College.

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Exploring Veteran’s Benefits

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Of all the official Veteran’s Administration veteran benefits, these are the ones it seems he may qualify to receive if he so elects. If your veteran is or is about to become, homeless, there are programs to help with food, housing and education. Education and training. VA Mortgage. We don’t like debt.

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Free eBooks About U.S. Presidents

Couponing 101

The book ends with a special feature: how a president gets elected. From the first presidential election to recent recounts, this chapter clearly explains to a young audience how we choose the next leader of our country. Includes over 100 whimsical illustrations!”.

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Roth IRA Conversions? Better Wait and See.

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Education, threats of hauntings from beyond the grave and repeated instructions seem to be the most direct ways of handling this. But, alas, now our wonderful elected leaders are discussing ways to ‘close this loophole’ (according to Forbes ) and force heirs to take distributions from any inherited IRA within 5 years.

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21 Random Facts about Me

Family Balance Sheet

We were long distance from one another for 6 of those 9 years before we got married, due to my job at the time and his pursuit of higher education in a different state. I’m registered as No-Affiliation in the state of PA , which means that as an Independent I do not have voting rights during the primary elections.

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Meet a Reader | AF in Virginia

The Frugal Girl

Did you ever receive any financial education in school or from your parents? I didn’t get any financial education from my parents, but I did take an elective financial education course in college and it went in one ear an other the other, unfortunately. Dinner is dinner!

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Free Family Events & Activities Round-Up 11/5

Saving Everyday

Foodcrafting with Wilton AND Education Open House from 1-3pm: Meet instructors & see class samples. Target : S elect a city to find free or reduced-price admission to arts and cultural events in your area, sponsored by Target. Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores : Saturday 11/5 Free Demo from 11am-1pm, Jewelry Making with Blue Moon.