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How to Tell If Your Means Are Just Not Enough
I write quite often on this blog about the virtue – nay, requirement – of living within your means. Even though I am earning a salary that many would consider laughable for my education and experience, I am determined not only to live within my means but give and save as well. I think everyone else should strive for this too – whatever your income, you shouldn’t be running up debt for your living expenses. However, … Read entire article »
Filed under: budgeting, choices, debt, frugality, grad school
How Does Your Salary Compare to the Living Wage?
In my posts on saving for retirement last week I threw the term “living wage” around a few times. While I encouraged graduate students to save for retirement, I didn’t think that should apply to students being paid below a living wage. But what exactly is a living wage and how to you determine what it is for where you live? from Investopedia: “A theoretical wage level that allows the earner to afford adequate shelter, food and … Read entire article »
Filed under: budgeting
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