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It’s Not Personal, Karen. I just HATE Multi-Level Marketing (MLM’s)

Multi-level marketing, network marketing, direct sales companies, MLM…no matter what these companies call themselves, they’re all the same thing…a big, fat pyramid scheme.  But not all multi-level marketing companies are bad, right? You might be thinking, “Melissa, what right do you have to badmouth an industry that has been around for generations?“  It’s not personal, …

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7 Baby Steps to Catapult Career Growth

One foundational principle of my personal finance perspective is that your career growth is vital to financial health. Making small strides, or baby steps, can amplify professional growth and catapult you to success. If you don’t believe me, take an average salary (or one you expect to earn), and multiply it by 40 working years …

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9 Reasons Why Your Teenager Desperately Needs a Job

When you’re a teenager, coming up with the money to do the things you want can be tough. In reality, it can seem tough to find jobs for 15-year-olds. Here’s what you need to know. Aside from babysitting and mowing lawns, there are other jobs for 15-year-olds (and even 14-year-olds) to make extra money. You …

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