Is where I live Ideal for my Job Situation?

May 31, 11 Is where I live Ideal for my Job Situation?

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I’ve said on here before that I’m from Pennsylvania. For a period of time, I was underemployed, and because of that, I thought that maybe I should start looking in Maryland, which is about a half an hour or so from my home. I started to do research, and I found out a few things, including the fact that Pennsylvania is one of the...

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Thrifty Theme Park Trips

May 30, 11 Thrifty Theme Park Trips

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I went on my first roller coaster when I was 12 years old, and I loved it. I thought it was so much fun! It was at a little amusement park in Lancaster that I’m not even sure exists anymore. Two years later, my family splurged a bit and took a week-long trip to Florida. Now, Florida, the destination for everyone who loves...

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Four Facets of Financial Healthiness

May 27, 11 Four Facets of Financial Healthiness

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As I’ve talked about on here before, I’m trying to get healthy. I’ve struggled with my weight since I was a kid, my immune system isn’t very good, and I have a family history of cancer. It’s a recipe for absolute disaster, in my opinion. But, did you know that you also have to watch out for your financial health? I believe...

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Will Unemployment Ever Go Back Down?

May 26, 11 Will Unemployment Ever Go Back Down?

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Unemployment. Even saying the word hurts a bit. When I was 11 or 12, my mom and my stepdad lost their job on the same exact day. I remember my family being a bit in a panic; we’d been barely getting by on both of their incomes. They started to get unemployment checks until my stepdad took a job as a maintenance man at a local...

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Three Tips for Dealing with Teens and Money

May 25, 11 Three Tips for Dealing with Teens and Money

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I don’t have kids. Well, not of my own. I think I’ve mentioned on here before that I volunteer with teenagers. I love my teenagers as if they were my own kids, and ironically, I’ve picked up some parenting tips in the process. When you’re somewhat of a “mom” figure, you kind of have to act like one anyway, and learn...

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