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I talk a lot on this site about saving money, and for good reason. We must develop good saving skills in order to meet our goals, however, thats only one side of the coin.

As some of you know all too well, its hard to save money when there isnt much coming in.  In order to save money, we need to be making money.

Some of us may feel stuck in a particular job or career that doesnt pay well.  In that case, if youre looking for ideas for a career change and want to know about some well paying careers, then youve come to the right place.

Recently, Career Builder ran an article on MSN that described 30 jobs that pay between $30-$39 per hour.  That tranlsates to salaries between $62,400 and $81,120.  In most circles those would certainly be classifed as a well paying career.  Career Builders list was interesting with a wide variety of jobs.

If youre looking to increase your knowledge and earn more money, then take a look at these positions that pay between $34-$39 per hour.

Heres the top 10 on Career Builders list from this article in terms of pay with a brief description of each field:

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A few years back, I tweeted about participating in a no-spend challenge. To my surprise, the owner of a coffee-shop in my area sent a tweet back berating me for encouraging others to do something that would hurt local businesses. While I firmly believe the shop owner was out of line it also illustrated how our spending (and saving) choices don’t take place in a vacuum. If you’re like me, you probably struggle on how to reconcile meeting our own personal needs and wants with how to support the local economy and our ideals.

Frugal living isn’t always about trade-offs, but you are often time making a choice, especially when it comes to spending your own money. For example, we could buy locally farmed beef and patronize the independent bookstore or save $100 month, not both. Unfor

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With a new year comes W2 forms, and it’s time to get a head start on your taxes. Waiting until the April deadline isn’t the best idea. In 2012, we should stray away from procrastination. So as soon as you get your W2 and all of your other forms, you should set up a meeting with your accountant, tax person, or get things ready for TurboTax or whatever other program you use. If you’re one of the lucky people who’s getting a tax return, you’ll be getting a windfall of money, which could be tempting to spend. Here are

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The report from Moneysupermarket.com revealed that the average amount of non-mortgage debt paid off each month is GBP322 a month, around 25% of the average monthly net salary for a UK adult, while a shocking 8% claim to have spent over 80% of their wages repaying debt. And despite women having the reputation for being prolific shoppers, it is men that appear to have 15% more personal unsecured debt compared to their female counterparts – on average GBP7,944 compared to GBP6,739.

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For generations, the way most Americans defined success was a singular, mythic dream that included having a high-paying job, buying a home, driving a fancy car, and having a family. While that traditional American Dream isn’t dead, a recent study by MetLife reveals that our mindset has evolved into something much more complex.

I’ll tell you more about the new American Dream and give you 5 ways to build safety nets for your personal finances that give you financial security.

Our new outlook has been coined the “Do-It-Yourself (DIY) American Dream.” It’s the result of many factors, including:

• fundamental shifts in the way we view adulthood, marriage, and family
• our emphasis on social networking and sharing
• financial challenges due to the long recession

Americans are now taking longer to become financially independent. They’re s

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