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Today From Bob Schulties, your About Today Editor I've been thinking seriously about a second, part-time job to beef up my children's college fund. Have you taken a second job to save for college, pay for rent, or just stay afloat? Need Help Finding a Part-Time Job? Alison, our Guide to Job Searching, has a few ideas on how to prepare to find a part-time job. How to Find an Evening Job Finding a Weekend Job See More About:  part time jobs  part time job search  job search tips Cut Expenses Sometimes there's no logistical way to take another job. I remember when I was a stay-at-home dad (I know! Is there anything I can't do?), there just wasn't much time for anything but baby stuff. And boy, did I nap when my daughter napped! Anyway, one of the ways to make life a little easier is cutting your expenses. Ways to Buy Stuff for Less Over 55? Tips Just For You See More About:  saving money  personal budgeting  Frugal Is Your New Friend My old buddy Dave used to bring this enormous cylinder of oats (the one with the Quaker dude on it) to work and I distinctly remember him going on about how breakfast only cost him 15 cents. So he's all successful and I'm using twist-ties to keep my sneakers closed. Anyway, my favorite item on Erin's list (she's our Guide to Frugal Living) is number one. I love that place! The Ins and Outs of Couponing Slash Your Grocery Bill See More About:  couponing  frugal recipes  saving energy Mortgage Refinancing So BigMike emails me over the weekend and says he's refinancing his mortgage for the third time since he bought his home in 2009. If you own a home and have a mortgage, it's worth looking into refinancing because it's likely your biggest expense. Why give more money to the banks? When Home Mortgage Refinancing is a Bad Idea What's a Credit Union? See More About:  mortgage refinancing  closing costs  interest rates Today Ads Work at Home Jobs Mortgage Rates Today Home Mortgage Rates Refinance a Mortgage Data Entry Jobs Featured Articles 2010 Census Most Accurate Count Ever Car Tech That Keeps You Safe The Cost of the Gender Pay Gap Save for Retirement Despite a Late Start Make a Tangy Steak Butter Preview of Simple Touch with GlowLight   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Real Recipes app Download our highly-rated app for free recipes and kitchen tools, for iPhone and iPod Touch. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement