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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

A few years back, my extended family took a trip to Holland, Michigan. Before kids, I spent my free-time volunteering at a stray rescue shelter for dogs. Before kids, I spent my free-time volunteering at a stray rescue shelter for dogs. My family loves watching movies and tv series together, and having regular game nights.

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Money vs. Family Life

freestuff.tv

Today I would like to pose this somewhat provocative statement and given the recent unemployment reports would seem ridiculous: “Reasons why you don’t want that promotion&#. I have a mortgage that I need to pay off and saving for the kids education etc&#. Some of you are probably thinking, “Are you nuts?

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My Story on How to Successfully Take Courses While Working Full Time

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

One of the things many of you may or may not know about me is that my entire university education has been acquired while working full time. Here is a little history: Ever since I was a little kid I have had a keen interest in medicine. You may not be able to take on any overtime work and this can affect your income.

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Fight Hunger with Walmart

Nicoles Nickels

Hunger is a real feeling for many Americans and unemployment plays a huge role in hunger…so how can we help them? Vote among 200 communities with the highest unemployment rate as determined by a Department of Labor Report (found here: [link]. Winning communities will be announced May 1st. This is so high and sad.

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How to Pick A Career

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

After 10 years raising kids, I decided to re-enter the workforce. Many of you may have followed a similar unplanned path to your job or career. Summer jobs become permanent ones; family or friends pressure young people toward options that avoid temporary unemployment. It didn’t. Pick based on hours worked/lifestyle.

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4 Financial Lessons Your Parents Forgot to Teach You

Saving Cents With Sense

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. You might have to share your house with your roommates but, depending on your location, it may be better than being stuck in a studio apartment on your own.

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Caring Causes: Persevere

Motherhood Moments

Persevere is a non-profit that empowers youth through family programs, wraparound services, and education opportunities, about the free resources and programs that are available to at-risk youth. In addition to these factors, kids are also often faced with large amounts of unstructured time.