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Introduction XXI
Features
Financial Literacy
Do You Really Need That?
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Potential Income
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20
Evaluating Cell Phone Plans
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43
Taxes and Other Deductions
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100
Reducing Flexible Expenses
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104
Types of Taxes
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111
Dating on a Budget
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186
Financial Challenges of
Youth Parenting
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215
Social Security
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264
Your Food Budget
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373
Special-Use Checks
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456
Investing Vs. Saving
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459
Using Credit Wisely
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472
Understanding Warranties
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491
Making Technology Purchases
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496
Consider the Cost
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530
Making Extra Money
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588
Guidelines for Spending on Housing
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600
Budgeting for a Car
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643
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Human Services Careers
Bank Teller
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79
Career
Counselor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Child Care Center Director
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209
Dietitian
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297
Event Planner
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517
Personal Care Aide
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593
Personal Financial Adviser
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449
Sociologist
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131
Education and Training Careers
Career and Technical
Education Teacher
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449
Instructional Coordinator
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593
Fitness Trainer
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297
Human Resources Manager
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79
Mental Health Counselor
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131
Postsecondary Education
Administrator
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517
Preschool Teacher
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3
Social Worker
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209
Career Spotlight C C
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