Ballpark Estimate: $15,000 to $30,000+ When you exchanged marriage vows with your spouse and promised to love, honor and care for him or her till death do you part, the last thing that was probably on your mind was the fact that over time, your relationship could fall apart. Yet close to half of all marriages…

Ballpark Estimate: $60 to $180 an hour and up Will you marry me? These four simple words have withstood the passage of time. But while the phrasing never goes out of date, the presentation of marriage proposals has dramatically changed. While it used to be that a man getting down on bended knee to privately ask…

Ballpark Estimate: $300 to $2,500 and up Imagine the lens of a camera on you, day in and day out, following you around as you go through the paces of your day. If you were a celebrity or other notable figure, being pursued by the paparazzi like this would be just a normal, and perhaps extremely annoying,…

Ballpark Estimate: $20,000 to $40,000 If you want to adopt a child today, you may want to explore the range of options that exist outside of the United States. There are many children around the world who are in need of stable homes and families. And as many adoptive parents will attest, raising a child born…

Ballpark Estimate: $4,000 for a certification to $30,000 for a degree The need for ultrasound technicians (also known as diagnostic medical sonographers or ultrasonographers) remains strong in the United States today, even in the midst of a challenging job market. These highly trained professionals specialize in using the latest diagnostic imaging equipment to assess patients’ symptoms…

Ballpark Estimate: $1,500 to $10,000 and up If you are looking for a job that will enable you to help people to feel great, you may want to become a professional massage therapist or masseuse. This is a flexible career that requires extensive training, but the time and money you invest will allow you to work…

Ballpark Estimate: $300 to $32,000 for classes or $52,000 to $90,000 for a degree If you can picture yourself as a wedding photographer, you may wonder how to turn your vision into reality. The fact is that there are many different ways to establish yourself as a professional in this exiting (but also very high stress!) field….

Ballpark Estimate: EMT-Basic: $630 to $3,980; EMT-Paramedic: $3,680 to $15,730 Whether it’s a highway collision, a heart attack, a house on fire, or violence at the scene of a robbery or domestic dispute, when someone calls 911 for an injury, Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) show up. There are a number of different certification levels for EMTs, but…

Ballpark Estimate: $5,250 to $28,000+ When we think of court reporters, most of us think of someone typing on a strange-looking machine, in the front of a courtroom. But a degree or certificate in court reporting, and “machine shorthand expertise,” opens up an exciting and surprisingly varied selection of career choices – working in a courtroom…

Ballpark Estimate: $50 to $250 per visit Imagine coming home and finding that someone else has cleaned your entire house from top to bottom. If you hire a maid or housecleaner (most people use these titles interchangeably), you can actually live out this dream on a regular basis! With the busy schedules and demands of juggling…

Ballpark Estimate: $100 to $4,000 for stunt classes The Scope of the Field If you thrive on action, adventure and risk and love to be in the limelight, perhaps becoming a stuntman (or woman) for television and movies might be the perfect role for you. Many actors and actresses rely on trained stunt people to perform…

Ballpark Estimate: $20 to $40 per day You’ve heard of daycare for children, but have you considered using the same type of services for your dog? Canine daycare has been growing in popularity as more pet owners recognize the many benefits of providing structure, companionship and socialization for their dogs instead of leaving them alone during…

Ballpark Estimate: $200 to $5,000+ Most bodyguards (also called personal protection agents) today lead a work life alternating between mundane duties with short burst of adrenaline and excitement, always working hard to keep their clients safe. While the type of dangers they face can span a wide range, what remains consistent is their commitment to fulfill…

Ballpark Estimate: $100 to $1,000 for a scanned photo; $5,000 to $35,000 for an artist If you’ve ever wished you could immortalize your family and preserve your images for future generations, then you might want to consider commissioning a family portrait. While this used to be a privilege reserved for the wealthy and famous, today there are…

Ballpark Estimate: $10 to $20 per group lesson + cost of outfit/shoes; $2,400 to $30,000 for professional training Does your little girl love visions of sugar plum fairies, creamy pink pointe shoes and layers upon layers of sparkly tulle? If so, then she may have her heart set on one day becoming a prima ballerina. Many girls…