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    30 Teacher Discounts: Don’t Miss the Savings Year-Round

    Plenty of retailers offer deals and discounts for educators in recognition of how hard they work preparing the next generation — often for not much money. Even the United Nations celebrates their efforts with World Teachers’ Day on Oct. 5.…

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    21 Tips for Moving to a Big City on a Small Budget

    Moving to a booming big city is a common goal for many new graduates, suburbanites, and small-town residents across the nation. But relocating can bring all sorts of costs and complications that become overwhelming. Here are 21 ways to save…

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    12 Steps to Recovering From a Job Loss

    Losing a job is tough. A layoff typically offers a better chance than being fired to claim unemployment insurance, but eligibility varies by state and depends on a number of factors, including how long you have been working. Either way,…

  • 10 Ways to Save While Finding Your Next Job

    Switching jobs can be an expensive transition. Travel, proper interview attire, and fees for documentation such as transcripts can quickly add up to hundreds of dollars. Use these 10 free and easy strategies to eliminate or reduce job searching costs.…

  • 10 Flexible Jobs for Stay-at-Home Parents

    Computers and the Internet increasingly allow stay-at-home parents to keep their careers and earn a good living with remote employment. That said, even less technologically centered jobs offer good pay and flexible hours for remote workers. BABYSITTER Caring for children…

  • 10 Ways to Attend a Conference for Less (or for Free)

    Industry conferences can be a vital way to keep up with the latest trends, earn continuing education units, and make connections. People who attend on behalf of their employers can expense their airfare, accommodation, and registration. But what if you…