Stimulus Checks Are Not Free Money
The stimulus checks sent out by the government were not just free money. There will be a price paid for all the money printing that has occurred. If there is one
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How Much Does Auto Insurance Cost for Teens?
If you have a teenager approaching the age to drive, you are likely starting to consider how much auto insurance costs for a teen driver.
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Door to Door Sales: Scams, Schemes, and Annoying
Door to door sales would seem like it should be something of the past. Yet, it seems there are still quite a few businesses that
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What Are Some Ways Companies Eliminate Older Workers?
Companies are using several tactics to eliminate older workers. Although there are supposed to be protections for discriminating against older people in the workplace, most
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Why Is a $15 an Hour Federal Minimum Wage a Terrible Idea?
A $15 an hour federal minimum wage might sound like a good idea. This is particularly the case if you are currently earning a low
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What is Smart Start Money?
Smart Start Money provides information on making smart money decisions. Providing tips, personal experiences, and money-saving resources, the goal is to help people start each day by staying out of debt, build wealth, and remain on a path of financial freedom.
Times have changed since getting a job and keeping the same place of employment for a lifetime. The average time spent with one employer is now three to five years. Companies are replacing workers with lean staff that previously held more people to accomplish the same tasks. This has resulted in periods of unemployment for many people making it challenging to save for retirement and stay debt free.
The rising costs of healthcare, consumer goods, and wages that often do not seem to keep pace with the cost of daily life make it more important than ever to make smart financial decisions.
