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Want a change of scenery? 10 cities that will pay you to move there
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If you are feeling restless and dreaming about moving to an exciting new city, there’s a website you’ll want to hear about.
Makemymove.com will show all the cities around the country that will pay you to move if you are a digital worker. Since many non-essential workers became fully remote during the pandemic, your home location might not matter.
If you are a digital worker and ready for a change, open your imagination. Here are 10 cities that will pay you to move.
1. Tucson, Arizona – Up to $7,500
If you love the desert landscape, Tucson is a great place to live. Remote workers selected for the program will receive cash, benefits and moving assistance valued at over $7,500. The good news is you have a little time to plan for when the application system reopens this fall. Tap or click here to subscribe to more info about the process.
2. Morgantown, West Virginia – $20,000
With a population of about 137,000 people, make your move to the northeast U.S., where the cost of living is well below the national average. During your free time, try rock climbing or taking a walk through a forest trail.
To claim the $20,000 incentive, you have to be 18 or over, have an existing full-time remote job with a company not located in West Virginia and have a love for the outdoors. Tap or click here to claim the offer.
3. Augusta, Maine – $10,000
Or head further northeast to Augusta, Maine, where you could qualify for over $15,000 in incentives. There are more specific guidelines for this offer, including living in Maine for the tax year, graduating college after 2008 and other benefits for certain degrees, including STEM. Tap or click here to claim the offer (and we hope you like maple syrup).
4. The Shoals, Alabama – $10,000
See the historical communities of Florence, Muscle Shoals, Sheffield and Tuscumbia. You’ll start your new life in this area with a $10,000 cash incentive. With a median home value of around $160,000, this could be a great place to make a fresh start. Tap or click here for eligibility and how to apply.
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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported an all-time high rate of 8.8% in layoffs for nonfarm workers in March 2020. By December, 28.4% of the unemployed were people on temporary layoff, while 38.9% had no job to return to.
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9 jobs in high demand - and the skills you need to get one
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Good credit equals financial freedom. It allows you to purchase assets like a car or home. What does a poor credit rating get you? A borrowed vehicle and a sleeping area in mom and dad’s basement.
One way to avoid bad credit is to be financially responsible and watch your credit reports. When you review your reports, pay attention to late payments, accounts in collections and defaults on loans that can wreak havoc on your credit score. Other detrimental entries include bankruptcy or a data breach.
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3 legitimate work-at-home online jobs that pay big
If you see a job posting for a work-from-home gig, it’s often a red flag for a scam. Many sketchy companies claim to offer big paychecks in exchange for minimal work. But I’ve found three work-from-home jobs that are 100% on the level. Watch this video to find out what they are. Read the full article here.