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Tellers

Loan Counselors

Insurance Sales Agents

Personal Financial Advisers

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Financial Investment and Planning [-]

People in these jobs help other people or businesses make money.

The things you could do:

- Give financial advice to individuals, helping them to plan for retirement.
- Prepare tax returns.
- Buy and sell stocks and bonds.
- Raise money for a college, private school, or non-profit organization.


Business Financial Management [-]

Accountants and other people that watch over a business’ bottom line.

The things you could do:

- Be an accountant.
- Audit tax returns and look for mistakes.
- Control the way money is spent or invested at a company.
- Collect money on behalf of a business.


Insurance Services [-]

Insurance policies protect people and businesses from financial losses.

The things you could do:

- Sell insurance
- Review accident claims and provide payment.
- Review a person’s credit records as an underwriter.
- Process paperwork.


Banking and Related Services [-]

Money, money, money—including savings, loans, and other related subjects.

The things you could do:

- Take and give money as a bank teller.
- Evaluate people for loans.
- Advise people on how to handle debt.
- Research ownership records of property.