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Does Your Work Acknowledge Your Worth

Yesterday I had a conversation with my husband that was a bit disheartening. We were in the car, on our way home from vacation. It was a long ride, and it did not take long for the baby to fall asleep. We were free to enjoy some adult conversation, which is a very good thing since we do not often have that opportunity. We talked about a lot of things and at some point, the conversation turned to the topic of work. As you know, I am a stay at home mom and I have a couple of home-based businesses. … Continue reading →

Your Job and Your Finances

When it comes to your finances one very important aspect is your career or your job. There are careers that pay extremely well with very high levels of stress. These careers often have difficult work hours and may require that you sacrifice time with your family. There are careers that are less competitive and offer a lower salary. These jobs may be more family friendly and so you may be willing to sacrifice some of your pay in order to stay in the field. However someone may have a job that is high stress with low pay that is not … Continue reading →

Have You Considered Downsizing?

Have you considered downsizing in order for you to live comfortably and plan for retirement? Many people are considering doing this. It does mean several quite drastic changes in your lifestyle, but you may be surprised at how pleasant your life is as well. I live in an area where many families are moving because of the relatively low cost of living here. Here are some things to consider before you move. 1) One thing that will likely change is your job. You may have to take a small pay decrease because the median salary is lower in a lower … Continue reading →

Money Week in Review June 3-June 18

We have covered several topics in the last few weeks. There are a wide variety of articles available to help you. Favorite Money Savings Tips shares five easy ways to save money. This article covers everything from groceries to gas. You can learn to make the most of your credit cards in Negotiating Credit Card Rewards. Debbie offers some great tips to help you ear better rewards. Have You Considered Downsizing? discusses the changes that you may make in order to live comfortably both now and in the future. This article focuses on why you may change and specific areas … Continue reading →