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Elevator Repairers Get Paid WHAT? (And 9 Other Shockingly Well-Paid Jobs)
If you have your sights set on a home, a new car, and braces on your kids' teeth, you should first consider jobs that can get you to an income level that makes this possible. Making $75,000 a year is a good start — and these 10 surprising careers will pay you $75,000 per year or more.
1. Elevator Installer and Repairer
There are 21,270 elevator installers and repairers in the United States, earning a median wage of $78,640.
Miracle Device Coin Rolls All Your Credit Cards Into One
Having your credit cards all suddenly disappear is something people usually fear. But now it's something you can eagerly look forward to, thanks to Coin, a new credit-card sized wonder-device that will effectively store all of your plastic in one place.
The device has had early adopters salivating for about a year now, but it just debuted at tech festival Techcrunch Disrupt, making its planned late summer ship date all the more real.
Best Money Tips: Qualities to Embrace for Success
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips Roundup! Today we found some awesome articles on qualities to embrace for success, finding wallet-friendly furniture, and a personal finance cheat sheet for new grads.
Top 5 Articles
Embrace These 15 Qualities And Success Is Yours — Embracing reliability and productivity will help make success yours. [Dumb Little Man]
How to Find Wallet-Friendly Furniture — To find wallet-friendly furniture, check out discount warehouses. [MintLife Blog]
25 Incredible Places You Must Visit Before You Die
"The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page." — St. Augustine
Every traveler knows that best way to better one's mind, body, and soul is to explore a new culture or spend time in a foreign land. It's a big, beautiful planet we live on. With so much to see, we thought we'd compile a list of the 25 greatest islands, cities, and sites that everyone should aspire to lay eyes on before leaving this world.
1. Pyramids of Giza
10 Incredible-but-True Facts About Eating Fruits and Vegetables
Ever heard the term "eat a rainbow"? Traditionally, nutritional guidelines have recommended that we eat a certain number of fruits and vegetables each day to maintain optimal health, but recently that strategy has changed. Realizing that our bodies need a variety of fruits and veggies, not just a certain amount, health experts now recommend we try to eat as many colors as possible during each meal.
Get — and Keep — Amazing Posture by Doing These 10 Stretches Today
Did you know your posture has the power to make you look up to 10 pounds thinner? It's true! And that's just one of the many benefits associated with standing up straighter. Anything from projecting confidence to protecting your bones and ligaments from uneven wear and tear can be the result of better overall alignment.
The best part? You can start working on better posture today with these 10 simple stretches. (See also: Stop Slouching! 5 Ways to Improve Your Posture)
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25 Simple Ways to Change Up Your Routine and Love Your Day
"Workin' 9 to 5, what a way to make a livin.'"
If the Dolly Parton's classic from the 80's is becoming the soundtrack of your day-to-day — you know, the same ol' routine, day after day — it is time to shake things up. Here are 25 simple ways to change up your routine and love your day.
Reduce Stress
Tight back, lack of sleep, and an overall feeling of anxiety — you know very well the negative effects that come with stress. It is time to take charge of your day by creating opportunities for relaxation and eliminating sources of stress.
Weird Money Facts: 5 True Cases of Unbelievable Inflation
Inflation. It's a simple enough concept to grasp, although the economics behind it can be way more complex. Basically, inflation is a continual increase in the prices of goods and services. What was $1 last year could be $1.07 this year and $1.14 the year after that. This results in decreased buying power for consumers, especially if wages do not keep up with inflation.
The 8 Best Companies to Work For
The best company to work for is, by consensus, a high-tech firm called Google. You might have heard of them. But they are not the only company with high rankings as employers. When you're feeling disgruntled about being chained to your desk or being turned down for a raise, here's a list to drool over. Maybe print a copy and pin it up where your employer can see it, and see if they get the hint.
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This week's topic: Avoiding Rip-Offs and Scams! Learn about avoiding travel scams and gift card rip offs and share with us your favorite tip on avoiding scams and rip-offs!
This week we have special guest Clark Howard joining us!
Radio and TV consumer expert Clark Howard will be stopping by our chat to share his insights on avoiding rip-offs and scams! Clark will be tweeting from @ClarkHoward.
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