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  • Interviewing

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    After you’ve secured an interview, either at a job faire, through an application, or someone suggests you for a role, it’s time to prepare. What type of role is it? Try to get a sense of the business style and vibe of the company you’re interviewing for. If you’ve been talking in person, try to…

  • College Job Faires

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    I graduated just before AI became widespread. It was out when I was in college but so clunky and early that it wasn’t really a concern, so please, take that into consideration with these suggestions. When you’re going to try to find a job. Be presentable, know somewhat what you’re doing (no one expects you…

  • Jewelry

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    Jewelry, despite it’s small size, can get expensive. Here’s how i go about purchasing jewelry in a way that is economical, practical, and avoids scams. Let me explain. A lot of the jewelry market is drop-shipping rings that cost only cents to purchase, but can be sold for $10-$200 dollars each. Just look up frog…

  • On early mornings

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    Early mornings, especially on your days off can be hard. It’s cold, your bed beckons, and there isn’t really anyone (except past/future you) to judge present you for hitting snooze on your day for a few hours. However, you must not let this happen as you’ll still need to accomplish everything you are putting off,…

  • 401K

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    So, your job has a 401K. That’s awesome! But maybe you’re not sure where to start. That’s okay, look in the literature given to you about your 401K for the company that holds your 401K (Vanguard, Fidelity, etc). Go to their site and set it up. If you aren’t sure what to do, call them,…

  • Roth, Budget, & HYSA

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    So you know you need to get your financials in order, or maybe someone told you to, but where should you start. Investing, saving, brokerage, budgets, renting vs buying, day trading, 401K, 529, etc. All these are different areas of finance falling under the same umbrella and while they might have the same fundamentals, they…

  • Decluttering

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    Have you ever thought about what your ideal home would look and feel like? What activities you would do? Can you do those activities now and does your home feel that way now? If it doesn’t, may I suggest decluttering. When you first start decluttering, often it can be because you’re feeling overwhelmed by something…