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How to Find Entry-Level Jobs Near You

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 Land a nearby job that doesn’t require experience by using these smart in-person and online tactics.  ESB Essentials / Shutterstock.com

Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. You’re hoping to avoid a long commute, and you like the idea of working for a local company. Maybe you’re dedicated to boosting your local economy, or perhaps you want to work a hybrid role and be in the office occasionally. But your lack of experience doesn’t align with the jobs available near you. So, how do you find a job near you…

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The Hard Parts of Retirement: Boredom and Other Problems

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 Knowing this now can help you prepare for a more satisfying, fulfilling retirement. Perfect Wave / Shutterstock.com

Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on NewRetirement. Figuring out if you can retire securely can be stressful. However, for some, being retired is hard too with retirement boredom topping the list of problems. (Haven’t solved this problem yet? Don’t worry. Use the NewRetirement Planner to create a plan for cash flow, withdrawals, taxes, legacy goals, where to live, and more.

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5 Financial Red Flags You Should Address Now

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 Here are the warning signs you can’t afford to ignore anymore. karelnoppe / Shutterstock.com

Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links on our site, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. When a restaurant has lousy reviews on Yelp!, that’s a red flag. When a used-car salesperson pressures you to buy something right now, that’s a red flag. When your date seems dishonest or jealous or controlling, that’s a major red…

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10 Lessons To Turn Your Kids (or Grandkids) Into Money-Savvy Adults

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 Americans’ money woes are well-known, but the next generation can learn to avoid such mistakes. Here are important pieces of wisdom you can share. ViDI Studio / Shutterstock.com

All parents hope their children will grow up to become independent, financially savvy adults. Unfortunately, many don’t turn out that way. Americans of all ages are hopelessly behind the curve when it comes to handling money responsibly. It can create lifelong stress and struggles with debt. Fortunately, there are things you can do now to teach your children to handle money the right way.

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Homebuyers Worry About This Natural Disaster the Most

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 Discover which climate risk spooks more prospective homebuyers. It’s probably not what you’re thinking. Pearl PhotoPix / Shutterstock.com

More than 80% of U.S. home shoppers weigh climate-change risks when looking for a new house, according to a recent survey from Zillow. Buying a home is a major investment, and the Zillow survey of nearly 12,000 prospective buyers finds people in the West are especially likely to consider climate risk as “very or extremely impactful” on their home search. Folks in the Northeast are also concerned…

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Does Going to This Type of Doctor Increase Health Care Costs?

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 Do you know who your doctors work for? It could be influencing their advice, according to a study out of Harvard. PeopleImages.com – Yuri A / Shutterstock.com

Scheduling an appointment with a primary care doctor who belongs to a large health system might cause an increase in health care spending, according to a recent study. Such physicians tend to make more referrals to specialists, and emergency room visits and hospitalizations sometimes increase, according to the research out of Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. In short…

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