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The Cost of Owning a Dog

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I remember begging my parents one Christmas for a dog.  My sister and I drew pictures of the Golden Retriever puppy that we wanted and we promised to take care of it. We'd walk it, feed it, play with it and do everything required to take care of it - except pay for it :) My parents never got us a dog and now I understand why.  At eight years old, I didn't understand the cost of owning a dog.   How Much Do … [Read more...] about The Cost of Owning a Dog

How to Travel the World For Free

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I will never pay full price for anything ever again. Actually, I can't remember the last time I paid full price for anything.  I use coupon codes when I buy things online, I use a rewards card at the grocery store, I use gas points at the pump, and most importantly I use airline points and hotel miles for my vacations. I'll search hours for a good deal... and it looks like I'm not alone. Millennials are … [Read more...] about How to Travel the World For Free

5 Things Millennials Want at Work

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Millennials now make up one third of the total workforce.  It will be increasingly important for managers to cater their management style to this young and talented group. While all employees want similar things, millennials tend to rank these five things higher than previous generations.   1.  Millennials Want Flexible Work Arrangements   What millennials want: Millennials want the ability to … [Read more...] about 5 Things Millennials Want at Work

7 Reasons Why I Max Out My 401k

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  It’s my first day at my first job out of college and I’m staring at my computer screen trying to figure out what to do about my 401k.   I know I should invest part of my paycheck but I have no idea what to do beyond that. I ask my cousin and he tells me to put in 4% so I can get the employer match. That makes sense to me. I choose 4% contribution. Done. Well, not done yet. Now I have to figure out … [Read more...] about 7 Reasons Why I Max Out My 401k