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Skilled Trades Offer Financial Security Amidst Gendered Industry Challenges
Union apprenticeships offer free, paid education, leading to $34/hour wages in four years. This path provides financial stability and fulfillment, though women face significant sexism in construction.
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Food Banks Evolve Beyond Emergency Aid to Address Systemic Hunger
Federal funding cuts shift food assistance burden to charities, while modern food banks address root causes of hunger, supporting working families and local economies.
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Wedding Costs: A Negotiation of Identity, Tradition, and Financial Strain
Wedding costs explode due to cumulative small decisions and a "wedding tax," forcing couples into a financial negotiation that can deplete savings and jeopardize future stability.
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