Originally Posted by
happymom2008
My daughter who soon will be 19 is looking at higher education (I hope). She probably will start out at a community college...
I've taken community college courses at College of Southern Nevada and have been favorably impressed. Tuition costs are low and scheduling is flexible for working students. Their various locations are convenient, wherever you live.
Originally Posted by
happymom2008
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I'm looking at all possibilities. I have to get my LSW (social worker) license transferred as well. That will cost a bit over $200.00.
The VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System is often hiring social workers, especially now, with the flood of Iraq War veterans.
Originally Posted by
happymom2008
...I heard it is very expensive to register a car. Any tricks I should know about that? I lease my car...
Yes, it's expensive to register newer cars. To register my one year old truck (pretty bare bones) for its second year is $374. Ouch! The basic registration fee is $38, but additional taxes are based the original MSRP, depreciated a little each year.
So, the trick is to drive an older car. That's not a practical solution for many people, but I'm going back it.
On the plus side, there is no individual state income tax and my property tax is <$500/year. (And it's almost always sunny!)