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6 Real-Life Budgeting Tips to Save More Money

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I make an average salary. 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. This article was published in January 2018 and has been updated. I contribute to my 401(k) monthly. Well, practice.

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Furthering Your Education on a Budget

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The National Center for Education Statistics estimates that the average undergraduate tuition at public colleges during 2018-2019 was $18,383.00, all included (fees, tuition, housing, etc.) For us, that might be finding a sommelier class, taking a pasta-making class with friends or hands on learning about digital currency.

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How to Reframe the Way You Think About Money

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As I started my own money journey and shared what I was learning, countless others reached out to share that they were struggling with the same issues. Most of us would absolutely love to double our salaries. This post originally appeared in November 2018 on Girlboss.com and has been updated. Think about it.

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Tori Dunlap, Founder of Her First 100K is on a Mission to Close the Gender Pay Gap

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I was on the receiving end of sexist, negative comments from male supervisors, and I learned that the majority of women earn 82 cents for every dollar earned by their male counterparts. In a 2018 study of financial capability, results showed that men, on average, responded to 3.3 Leverage credit to your advantage.

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A Story of Inspiration for all Administrative Professionals

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May 21, 2018. Being a World Class Assistant, Gillie took her CWCA credentials, career portfolio, and everything else she had learned in that class in Las Vegas and within one month found herself being offered a great position in another large organization. You must keep learning. The Gillie Watson Story. Gillie was stunned.

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If You Think You’re Unbiased, You’re Wrong

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The idea wasn’t to simply learn how to make IBM more attractive to minority talent. Plus, he earned an annual salary roughly $4,000 higher than Jennifer’s for the same work in an entry-level lab position. She learned that the number of women pursuing careers in electronics and computer science has been dwindling. It’s flexible.

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Why we need to consider switching to a 4-day workweek — now 

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The results: Increased productivity and creativity; improved recruitment and retention; less burnout for founders and leaders; and more balanced and sustainable lives for workers — all without cutting salaries or sacrificing customer service. As a result, companies didn’t cut salaries when they reduced hours.