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Does Job Security Exist Anymore?
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February 3, 2013
Growing up, I was told by my teachers that one of the reasons I was studying certain subjects was because I needed to get a job that had great job security – a career, some people call it . . . .
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Are Home Inspections Worth It?
Home inspections are an absolute necessity when venturing into the home-buying process. I’ve never met anyone who purchased a car who didn’t at least look under the hood, kick the tires (I still don’t know what purpose that serves), or take the car for a test drive. You inspect a new car before purchasing, why not a house?
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Quitter and 48 Days to the Work You Love Giveaway | February 2013
You know it! It's time for another giveaway over here at The Christian Dollar! You could win two awesome books: Quitter by Jon Acuff, and 48 Days to the Work You Love by Dan Miller. It's so easy to enter!
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Do People With College Degrees Make More Money?
Will you earn more with a Bachelor's degree than those with only a high school diploma? In general, the answer is yes. But what you make depends largely on what you take. Because historically, some degrees are worth more than others. And today, some seem to be worth nothing at all. Here's what you need to know.
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6 Frugal Winter Beauty Tips You'll Love
Winter brings Christmas, cheer and snow, but it also brings dry skin and chapped lips. The cold temperatures aren't kind to our skin. Even when we moisturize with expensive lotions, little flakes appear to make us uncomfortable, itchy, and self-conscience. And costly make-up can't hide it. These frugal tips will help battle the winter beauty blahs. You deserve an at-home spa day that will leave you feeling refreshed from head to toe.
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How to Spend Valentine's Day Without Breaking the Budget
Valentine’s Day will be here before you know it! For those of you who can’t remember the date (mostly men!), it’s February 14th. Planning ahead this year is a must!
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The Fun Money Reserve Fund: Why You Might Need One
If you make a new budget every month, you probably are well aware that you need some fun money. Life on a budget is simply unbearable without a little spending money, so you put cash in your wallet or designate some money to be spent on whatever you want. But most likely you encounter a situation by week three – you don't have any money left! How will you ever afford eating out with your friends when they call you, or buying that last minute gift for the couple soon to be married? Simple: The Fun Money Reserve Fund! Here's how it works.
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Is Overspending Really Your Most Pressing Financial Problem?
You'll hear from financial counselors, read on the Internet, and see in magazines that if you only solved your spending problem your finances would improve and you'd be on the path toward financial freedom. But is overspending really your most pressing financial problem? Let's do a little checkup that will determine where your financial struggle really lies.
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What to Do When Your Check Engine Light Comes On
If you’re like me, the sight of the check engine light coming on quickly fills you with cold fear. I suppose it’s the mystery factor – a single light comes on and opens the door to dozens of possibilities, some of them really ugly. Here's what you can do about a check engine light and save money at the same time!
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Rising Traffic Violation Costs: What You Can Do About Them
It’s no secret that traffic violations are on the rise. Looking for ways to fill budget shortfalls, local governments are increasing not only the frequency with which traffic citations are issued, but also the fines required to pay them. This is an expense that is hitting more households every year, and there seems to be little recourse . . . .
