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New Year, New Career: How to Find a Career You’ll Love

A new year is a chance for a fresh start – and it can be a perfect time to get started on new career goals. But a career reboot can be a little scary, especially if you don’t know where to start. Here are some expert tips that could…

7 Creative Ways to Earn Holiday Cash

Could you use extra cash for the holidays? We’ve rounded up seven creative ways to earn it – especially if you have extra time on your hands but need to keep your hours somewhat flexible.Babysitting and Child Care. Between holiday parties…
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9 Ways to Save and Make Money This Winter

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Every season of the year brings opportunities to cut expenses, make money and grow savings. Even winter. Check out these money-making and money-saving ideas to make the most of winter.Reduce Heating Costs. Check out this Dollars & Sense…

7 ways to cash in on savings, reduce expenses and earn more this fall

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Goodbye, summer. Hello, savings! You may not like seeing summer come to an end. But you can make the best of it. Learn how to take advantage of the change of seasons to save money on things you need, reduce expenses and add to your income.1.…

Harvest These Fall & Winter Seasonal Jobs to Make Extra Money

Summer isn’t the only time of year ripe with seasonal jobs. This fall and winter, you’ll also find a bounty of seasonal work that can help you add to your income, save for a rainy day, pay off debt or cover holiday shopping with cash. Check…

Back-to-School’s for Adults, Too, Thanks to These Scholarships

When you hear, “back-to-school,” you probably picture children and teens. But couldn’t you be in that picture, too?Sure, you’ve been out of school a while. Yet, gaining new knowledge and skills in a trade school, junior college or…

Part-time Work: You Can Get Benefits with That

This situation may sound familiar: You need a steady source of income. But you can’t work full-time. You have other responsibilities – you’re taking classes or taking care of young children or aging parents. Yet, you can’t afford to…

9 Ways for Kids to Make Summer Break Pay Off

School’s out, and your kids have been telling you they’re bored.Looking for cures for their summer blahs? If so, check the following list of ways kids can stay busy as they earn a little spending money (maybe save some, too) and get practical…

11 Ideas to Save and Make Money This Summer

Summer is officially here, but it will be over before we know it. Be sure to soak up every moment and check out these opportunities to make and save money during the summer months.1. Save money on in season produce at farmers markets. There…

Free and Low-Cost Job Training Ideas

Need job skills training to land the job you want? Consider these free and low-cost options:Are you looking for a more rewarding career? Is technology changing how you do your job? In today’s changing work environment, you might find yourself…

Apps to Earn Extra Money

Put Your Smartphone to Work for You These 15 are just a few of the many apps that can help you earn extra money.If you’re like many Americans, you’re firmly attached to your smartphone. Even though it drains data, your time and your…

8 Ideas to Make and Save Money This Spring

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Spring is the season for starting fresh. As you are spring cleaning and thinking about expenses for the season, why not also make it a time to save or make a little money? Here are eight tips to get started.Make your own spring cleaning productsBuying…

5 Fun Ways to Make Extra Money

When you’re trying to balance a budget, cutting expenses takes you only so far. Sometimes you simply have to bring in more cash. Ideally, you’d find money-makers that are enjoyable as well as profitable. To get you started, here are five…