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With unemployment at record highs and job security often unstable, you might find yourself strapped for cash. One potential solution is to lower your monthly bills. We’re not just talking about cancelling services either. It is actually possible to negotiate with some companies for lower rates. While it won’t be easy, it’s possible to negotiate […]
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Whether you’re a new graduate looking for your first job, an old hand making a career change, or one of the millions of unemployed Americans displaced by the pandemic, landing a job interview stage in a big deal. It’s both exhilarating and nerve-wracking, as you hope to start a new chapter of your professional life. […]
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Disney content is on one streaming service. You can find HBO titles on another. Netflix and Amazon have competing networks of deals for popular (and sometimes not so popular) titles, crisscrossing all kinds of production companies and genres. All these major streaming services also produce their own titles. Access to so much content comes with […]
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Grocery stores are our go-to retailers for things like food, personal care items, cleaning products, and other consumables that keep our households going. However, it’s also possible (and even likely) that you’re paying too much for these necessities. Economists have even noted that the price of groceries has outpaced inflation. That means people are paying […]
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According to Seed Scientific, only about 30% to 40% of job-seekers who reach the interview stage end up receiving a job offer. Unfortunately, those raw numbers suggest that you have a 60% to 70% chance of not getting hired after your interview. However, it’s possible to slightly rig the game in your favor. Proper preparation […]
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Buying from a road-side produce stand or a locals farmer’s market is an amazing experience. They are some of the best options for getting fresh (and often organic) fruit, vegetables, meats, and other products, while still supporting local farmers. Farmers’ Markets are certainly a better choice for fresh, high-quality, in-season produce. The prices there are […]
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Receiving a pink slip from your employer is a tough reality that almost everyone has to face at least once. No matter the reason for your job loss, it’s incredibly difficult to have the rug pulled out from under you. You may experience a feeling of hopelessness, not knowing exactly what to do next to […]
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Many labor market experts believe COVID-19 will have a lasting if not permanent effect on the way people engage with employment. The huge shift toward remote work, which was sparked by the pandemic, is still going strong. Many companies, including multiple major players in the technology industry, have already integrated offsite work into their current […]
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A Costco membership can do a lot more than help you stretch your grocery budget. A membership at Costco comes with many perks, some of which you might not even be aware of. Take a look around a Costco outlet and you’ll see that deals and discounts can be found everywhere. If you’re trying to […]
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Many people have always dreamed about being able to work from home. The pandemic certainly pushed millions of people into remote working, whether they liked it or not. On the other hand, it provided plenty of proof that employees are clamoring for work from home jobs to become the new standard. Although not every job […]
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There’s no doubt that the future of driving is electric. In fact, Morgan Stanley predicts that 72% of all car sales will be electric by the year 2040. Almost every major automaker has already invested billions of dollars into expanding their electric vehicle lineups. Within 20 years, it will probably be next to impossible to […]
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When we think of frugal living and living within our means, we often think about doing more things on our own. Whether it’s building our own shelves or changing the oil in the car, it’s easy to think about ways to save some money by putting in some effort. I even asked my wife to […]
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My friend once told me she paid $50 a week for her son to spend five or six hours in a daycare/preschool. That’s $200 a month for about 12 hours of child care. It was brutal for her on her student budget. However, she didn’t really have a choice. She also told me that things […]
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When a relationship ends for any reason, finances are probably the last thing on your mind. Despite all the emotional turmoil we need to handle, there is still that essential step of figuring out a new household budget. Becoming a single parent comes with many burdens, including how to manage your money on a single […]
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