And thus ended my very brief foray into hairstyling. Some cosmetologists perform a wide range of services while others specialize in a specific area. What Is the Day-to-Day Like for a Cosmetologist? Rachel Korman, a co-owner of Mane Stay Hair Studio in St. Petersburg, Fla., does a short cut on Robin Switzer.Sharon Steinmann/The Penny Hoarder For this article, well focus on the most common part of cosmetology hair. To gain insight, I spoke with Jackie Newport, an artist atMain Street Hair Companyin Fairborn, Ohio....

For the individuals enrolled in these plans, the devastating financial consequences could be real and long term. And none covers maternity care, the same study found. Probably not as good as youd like. It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings. But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill? An estimated 133 million Americans have a pre-existing condition, according to theDepartment of Health and Human Services....

Thats why I tend to rely on dried herbs and freshly picked herbs when cooking for my family. Plant Care 101 before you dive in planting, you oughta consider where youre growing your herbs. The best way to keep them contained is to grow each herb in an individual pot. Kaitlyn Blount is growing herb seedlings at her home in Tampa, Fla. She is trying to grow thyme, parsley, chives and dill....

I always knew Id end up at Florida State University. Well, I went to FSU. Personally, I think I did. Median earnings for students who graduate from Arizona State University is $45,200. W. Scott Mitchell/Arizona State University By now, student loans and the debt borrowers face later are a part of life. Luckily, theres data for that. (See below for the methodology.) Probably not as good as youd like. It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings....

4Introverts have been getting a lot of buzz in the past few years. Everyone wants to tell us how to survive in what is, apparently, an extroverted world. But what if you just want to live in an introverted world? bernardbodo/Getty Images You could also be getting paid for this. Yup,Swagbuckspays you to watch videos! Probably not as good as youd like. It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings....

As a longstanding Penny Hoarder, my wallet is my arsenal. Each card in my billfold was hand-chosen for its unique set ofrewards, benefits, and perks. But one of the most powerful pieces of plastic among them actually isnt a credit or debit card. Jamie Cattanach stands on the shore of Lake McDonald, the largest lake in Glacier National Park, in Montana. Her $80 annual national parks pass saved her the $35 admission fee for the park....

Why do so many people feel like its OK to question other peoples financial decisions? Sincerely, Happily Renting Dear Happily Renting, Homeowners memories of the homebuying process just cant be trusted. Buying a home isnt the mark of adult stability it used to be. A similar percentage said they have too much debt or not enough savings to think about buying a house. Want more statistical ammunition? Last year, Bloomberg News reported that renters outnumber homeowners in 52 of Americas 100 largest cities....

Anyways, you get the point.) Thankfully theres a free tool that keeps an eye on your receipts for you. Big names include Best Buy, Home Depot, Target and Zappos. William Gove uses the wood chipper he bought on his property in Maine. After an email from Capital One Shopping Price Protection alerted him to a price drop, he called the hardware store he purchased it from and received a $278.53 credit....

Whether your car is brand new or just new-to-you, youll need to keep up with routine maintenance. With a service plan, youll only be able to redeem the free maintenance at a dealers service center. Do You Have a Warranty? Most repairs to a new or certified pre-owned vehicle are covered by the manufacturers warranty. Our team has compiled alist of creative waysyou can fatten your bank account this week....

Quick, name this song! Then congratulations, you just won a brand new car! But you did win the respect of myself, Kenny Rogers and the ever lovely Dolly Parton. Our team has compiled alist of creative waysyou can fatten your bank account this week. This is a long list, so dont get overwhelmed. Go ahead and start now, but be sure to bookmark this post so you might easily return later....

7 Ways to Make Money if You Hate People Do you avoid people too? Enough small talk.Here are some waysto earn extra cash, without all of the social stuff. Cant Sew? Strater carefully applies her makeup in the mirror before she gets into costume. Alexandra Vincent/The Penny Hoarder Thats something not all cosplayers do. She wants everyone to look their best, he says. Around the same time, some friends asked her to make specialty wigs for them....

Im just going to say it: I love pickles. As a kid, my mom had to stop me from drinking pickle juice straight from the jar. You get the picture. She helped me make my first hot water bath dill pickle recipe and in turn, Ill help you. 7 Ways to Make Money if You Hate People Do you avoid people too? Enough small talk.Here are some waysto earn extra cash, without all of the social stuff....

Demand for dental hygienists in the US is on the rise. Either way, it is faster than the average growth rate across all industries (7%). What Is the Day-to-Day Like for a Dental Hygienist? Dental Hygienist students Allison Wilson (left) and Yaneisy Valle look at a patient’s x-rays. Chris Zuppa/The Penny Hoarder Filipiak outlined the typical duties of a dental hygienist in a clinical setting. Working in a dental office continues to be the primary place of employment for dental hygienists....