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A List Of My Minimum Wage Jobs

I thought that it would be fun to list all of minimum wage (or near-minimum wage) jobs that I worked as a teenager and a young adult.  I’ll list these in order, and then have a comment at the end. 14 — Field Laborer on a Blueberry Picker 15 — Mowed Lawns and Babysat Local Kids 15 — Scorekeeper For…

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Family

Kids And Money

I have a beautiful, bright, seven year old daughter. I give her money for completing chores around the house. She also receives money from relatives (on her birthday or a Christmas). And when she loses a tooth, she gets a dollar from the “tooth fairy”. I like to talk to her about her money, and I’ve taught her that there…

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Debt Reduction, Popular Posts

Avoid 10 Common Debt Reduction Mistakes

If you want to get out of debt (and stay out of debt) pay close attention to the following: 1. Try not to tackle every debt at one time. Focus on a specific debt or debt category, and put all of your energy and extra income towards paying off that particular debt. (Of course, always pay your minimums!) Don’t be…

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