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Jobs That Thrive In a Bad Economy

Allen Francis / September 5th, 2019 / No Comments

I used to be an academic advisor, counselor, and college adjunct. It was a profession I did not enjoy at all. Teachers bring their work home with them, the pay is better at private schools, and you must stay in one place a long time to get secured pay increases. I became a freelance writer in the gig economy, which is growing all the time, so I could work on my own terms. However, if you are...

Hotel Room Checks You Must Do to Confirm Cleanliness

Allen Francis / September 1st, 2019 / No Comments

Whenever I enter a hotel room, I always have the feeling that something is wrong. Kind of like one of those characters in a horror movie who steps into a dangerous place yet has not realized it yet. Every time I walk around a hotel room after check-in, I have the eerie sensation that something is wrong or off. That is because I can’t deny the reality that an untold number of people, each...

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These Scholarship Directories Could Help Your Child Forego Student Loans

Allen Francis / August 28th, 2019 / No Comments

People with children understand the financial shock awaiting them when they become college bound. It costs an estimated $233,000 to raise a child from the moment of birth to 17. Keep in mind that this estimate doesn’t include medical care or tuition costs. A private college will cost you more than $35,000 annually in tuition costs. If you have multiple children, then those costs grow exponentially....

Posted in: Education, Money, Personal Finance, Saving Money

Retiring to a Developing Country? What Can Go Wrong

Allen Francis / August 25th, 2019 / No Comments

I think about retirement all the time. The average annual cost of living standard for a retiree is about $45,000. You can live in many states comfortably, like Alabama, Idaho, Kentucky, and Utah, for less than that annually. If you don’t live in states with large metropolitan hubs, then you should be OK. However, if you’re thinking about retiring to a developing country, then $45,000 a year can...

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