Where Does Your Donation Go When You Give to Charity?
Giving to a charity is something a lot of people make the decision to do each year. Unfortunately, some of these organizations hide behind the disguise of kindness to create jobs
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What Is the Average Cost For Four Years of College?
The average cost for four years of college in the United States is estimated at $35,720. Private colleges the average tuition is $37,200 per year.
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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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Tuition Reimbursement: Your Employer Might Offer It but That Doesn’t Mean You Will Get It
With the cost of higher education today, getting tuition reimbursement through an employer to pursue a college degree can certainly be beneficial. More than half
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Why Are Businesses Having a Hard Time Filling Open Job Positions?
Many businesses right now are having a hard time filling open job positions. Just take a walk around your town and you will see all
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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.
