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6 Real-Life Budgeting Tips to Save More Money

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I make an average salary. Some of the highest-quality clothes and shoes in my closet have cost less than a latté. I learned this financial lesson the hard way. It’s a collection of short stories set in ancient Babylon, in which the characters learn simple yet effective financial lessons. I contribute to my 401(k) monthly.

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8 Niche Careers You Didn’t Even Know Existed

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Imagine the next time you ask someone what they do for a living and they respond, “Oh, I test waterslides for a living,” or “I study the curious contents found in the pockets of antique clothing.” The average salary range for ethical hackers is between $95,000 to $119,000, according to Crowdstrike. I can say I was lucky.

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Hearth: A Writer Explores the Concept of Home During Her Early Career as a Writer in Delhi, Mumbai and the U.S.

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Roti, Kapda aur Makaan” (food, clothing and shelter) was the political cry of independent India’s socialism in the 1960s and ’70s (including a Hindi film with the same title). I returned three years later to my City of Karma in a job with my then dream publication with four times the salary—with no love in tow. Learn the what…?”

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Know Your Worth: Why Building a Personal Brand Is an Act of Self-Empowerment

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Personal branding can be as simple as being punctual, being polite and choosing clothes that express the way you want to be seen. “It’s Companies are starting to see personal branding as a key skill for salaried employees, not just independent contractors. What do you want people to know you for? What’s your value prop?

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5 Tips for Dealing with the Reality of Your Dream Job

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In these cases, instead of trying to not feel afraid—or feeling guilty when you do—learn to accept the fear and do what you need to do despite its lingering presence. If you’re relying on your salary to pay your bills, analyze your situation honestly and plan ahead. Don’t be too stubborn to learn from your customers.

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44 Ways to Kick-Start Your New Year

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I just started my own business, and I want to evaluate my income versus my expenses to see where I am currently, with the ultimate goal of hitting the salary I want to make. I’ve learned that my daily choices make a big difference in my long-term happiness. Clean out your closet and donate unwanted clothes to charity.

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Donald Kelly—The Sales Evangelist—Is Out to Create a Community of World-Class Sellers

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The average monthly salary is just $500. I’ve seen everyone in my family do entrepreneurial things, whether it was reselling clothes they bought in the U.S., But great salespeople know it’s part of the game, and over time, they learn to not take no personally. selling peanuts, or having a little restaurant,” he says.