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Graduates – Use Summer to Learn How to Avoid College Fail Points

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You already have lots of contacts, not only your classmates, but also their parents, siblings and your teachers too. Time to find out. Talk to any alumni you may know (hint parents, cousins, that kid that went off to college last year) to see what they know about it. Read up on what colleges may offer. Resumé critiques.

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Yes Virginia, There is a Money Tree

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The proverbial saying ‘money doesn’t grow on trees’ is used by many a parent in denying some wished for item to their children. Well, kids, your parents lied to you – money does grow on trees. This 102-year-old former part-time janitor and dry cleaner left $2.3 #117046655 / gettyimages.com.

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Designate a Family Office Manager | Marriage & Money

Family Balance Sheet

Even though I was helping my husband from home part-time with his business, I still felt like I wasn’t contributing to our finances and that drove me crazy. The FOM should be the spouse who has the most interest to perform the financial task and doesn’t have to be a stay-at-home parent. Pay bills in a timely manner.

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Legit Ways to Make Money for Christmas

Saving Everyday

My husband drives for Uber every time he comes home from overseas and makes around $1000 a month working part-time. The schedule was perfect for us as young parents, and I enjoyed getting out of the house. Lastly, if you’re still not getting paid to grocery shop through Ibotta , sign up now! Drive for Uber.

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