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. Most parents of teen drivers already
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Is Free College and Student Loan Forgiveness a Good Idea?
Free college and student loan debt forgiveness has become a popular topic. This is particularly the case with several politicians in Washington. The subject was
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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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How Big of a Problem Is Credit Card Fraud?
Being the target of credit card fraud twice in the last year, I wanted to write an article regarding the widespread problem. You would think
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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.
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