Andrea

I have been a certified tightwad since I became pregnant with my first child and decided to find a way to stay home with him. I enjoy sharing my experiences in my journey back to financial health and planning for a future -- which will include sending 2 kids to college and early retirement.

A List Of Fun Summer Jobs For Teenagers – 5 Clever Summer Job Opportunities With A Unique Twist For Teens

You do realize we have the youth of the nation home this summer and they’re looking for work — right? Unfortunately, there aren’t as many summer job opportunities available in retail businesses as there have been in the past. But that’s okay because there are lots of unique summer jobs for teens available, if they’re ready to work. Teens just need to be a little more creative and think outside the box! Here are some great summer job ideas to think about…

401k Retirement Plans: What You Need To Know About Your 401k Benefits

If you’re anything like me, the mere mention of having to make big financial decisions (even if they are good for me) makes me cringe and worry I won’t understand the facts. So, I want to break down 401k retirement plan information into a language everyone can understand. Here are the different contribution options, what to think about when investing, and what to do if you leave your job and you want to take your 401k benefits with you.

Should You Move For That New Job? It Is Worth Relocating? Here’s When Relocating For A Job Makes Sense & When It Doesn’t

Whether you are unemployed and an opportunity arises in a new city, or whether your current employer wants you to relocate to another one of their offices, there are several things you should think long and hard about first. Consider your standard of living where you are now, the cost of living where you’ll be moving to, the actual cost of the move & all that’s associated with moving to a new area, and whether the salary they’re offering will be enough. We’ll help point you in the right direction and answer the question, ‘Should you relocate now or maybe wait this one out?’

Should You Dumb Down Your Resume To Get The Job?

For most people on the job market right now, jobs are hard to find — especially for more experienced workers. So the question is often asked, “Should I dumb down my resume to help get my foot in the door?” Here are the pros and cons of dumbing down your resume.

11 Tips For Surviving A Furlough Or Layoff

Here are 11 things you should do and 4 things you shouldn’t do in the event that your company is doing furloughs or laying off employees. Yes, you can make it through these tough and trying times!

Looking For A Job In This Tight Economy? Here Are 7 Industries That Are Hiring!

If you are looking for a job — or a second job — you might be discouraged. It seems that jobs are few and far between these days. However, if you extend your job search to a few specific industries, you may find that there are quite a few industries that are actively hiring right now. Here are some places you may want to look to find a job, or possibly even… to start a business.

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