Author: Finance&Career

The Secret Formula To Improving Your Finances is Mindset

Finance&Career

Let’s be honest, when it comes to personal finance…you either love it or hate it. But in the end, it’s a major puzzle piece in the game of life. You just can’t ignore it. You just can’t ignore it. In this post, I want to share a different perspective on personal finance.  I’ve been studying and implementing personal finance strategies for the last 18 years and it’s been a pretty good wild ride.  Recently I realized that personal finance is more than just buying a home, being debt free, contributing…

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What credit score is needed to buy a house?

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Can I Buy a Home With Bad Credit? The Answer May Surprise You! If you’ve ever considered buying a home, then the word “credit” probably has a distinct significance for you. Having a decent credit score is a must when you’re looking to buy a new home, but for the uninitiated, what credit score is needed to buy a house? Why do you even need good credit in order to purchase a home in the first place? We’ll be taking an in-depth look at that question and many more in…

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25 Highest Paying Government Careers

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[wp_ad_camp_4] Government jobs are usually associated with things like working reasonable hours, stability, and a wide variety of benefits, including a decent retirement package. However, government jobs are usually not one of the first categories of jobs that people associate with jobs that pay a lot of money. Many are surprised when they see a list of the highest paying government jobs. Working for the government does not necessarily mean that a person will receive an average income. They can receive the above mentioned benefits, plus earn a salary that…

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15 Jobs That Pay Over $50,000 Without a College Degree

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1. HVAC Technician [wp_ad_camp_4] Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems technicians are responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing those systems. The job is focused on ventilation, indoor air quality, and environmental well-being. Systems in charge of the air conditioning are complex to maintain and install, so the technicians on these duties must have a broad knowledge in the field, and the preparation for the job. The job itself can sometimes be uncomfortable or even dangerous, especially because of rough environment conditions technicians must endure while working (very high or low…

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10 Jobs With the Least Stress

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10. Economists [wp_ad_camp_4] Economists have a job stress score of 15.60 [most stressful job is 71.59]. Economists provide macro or micro economic advice to organizations or companies. They do this by studying data and statistics of the past, the market that company is trying to position in, and the competition. Economists are focused on reducing costs, forecasting future economic conditions pertinent to the company/organization, improving sales, marketing, and maintaining the money flow within the company, in positive balance. Understanding the market, trends, and financial aspects of business, they provide the…

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10 Steps to Repairing Your Credit. #7 Is Extremely Important

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1. Get Your Credit Report [wp_ad_camp_4] The first thing you should definitely do is to get a your credit report from the three bureaus.  Federal law dictates that you are offered a free credit report once a year.  If you already know your FICO score, then a free annual credit report will suffice.  However, if you want to know your exact credit score, the free annual report will not give it to you.  However, many credit cards offer free monthly credit score and reports.

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