News this week that inflation eased more than expected in October solidified the view that the Federal Reserve is done with its most aggressive rate-hike campaign in four decades.

And that could be a boon for the stock market and your 401(k).

    • Flying Squid
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      18 months ago

      Maybe, but at this point, I have to focus on my daughter's education, which is a full time job as a parent when they're in online school.

      • @Salamendacious@lemmy.worldOP
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        28 months ago

        If you enjoy working in the education field you could consider looking into becoming a classroom aide at some point (when you're daughter's education situation changes). States differ but most states just require a high school diploma but you'll make more with an associates degree. You also get access to the retirement plans that teachers have and have all school vacations off so you can care for your daughter when she isn't in school. It's just something to think about. Where I am there is a shortage of aides.

        • Flying Squid
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          28 months ago

          She's in online school. We had to take her out of public school because of severe bullying. The online school, which is a state program, so it's not weird Christian homeschooling stuff, requires a parent to be a full time "learning coach." One day I'll look for another job, but probably not in the education field.

          • @Salamendacious@lemmy.worldOP
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            38 months ago

            I'm sorry your daughter had to face severe bullying. I sincerely hope she doing better now. You might want to consider looking into the homeschool community. They frequently have social outings. It might be a good way to give her access to peers in a less stressful environment than school was.

            • Flying Squid
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              28 months ago

              She's only been out of school for a few weeks. We're going to our first meetup this Wednesday actually!