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5 Lessons Learned When Our Finances Went Awry

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I was reminded that even though August 2013 was a scary time, I learned some valuable lessons and proved to myself that I can make positive changes with regards to my family’s finances. 5 Lessons Learned When Our Finances Went Awry. Do NOT put your head in the sand. Instead, take a deep breath and assess the situation.

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Over 40 and Worried about Money? Start here!

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” Her comment was echoed by another (in real life) conversation I was having with a different friend who is sending a child off to college this fall. But for our own safety net, we must make our finances a priority. It’s hard to change and improve your finances if you have no idea where you currently stand.

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Ethos Life Insurance Review 2024

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Our goal is to give you the best advice to help you make smart personal finance decisions. Established in 2016, Ethos collaborates with life insurance companies like Ameritas Life Insurance Corporation, Mutual of Omaha and TruStage to provide both whole life and term policies.

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How to Achieve Your Financial Goals (tips from the achievers)

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I interviewed several personal finance bloggers that have conquered their past financial goals and continue to challenge themselves going forward. She hit that goal in September 2016. We focused and paid off 2 loans by end of 2015, and one loan in 2016. His 2017 goal is to make $100,000 in online income.

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50 Best Small-Business Ideas – NerdWallet

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Your less math-friendly entrepreneurs could use your help in keeping their personal and business finances in order. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a 26% growth in massage therapy jobs between 2016 and 2026, a much higher rate than average. Accounting and bookkeeping Are you a licensed CPA or a business accounting software wizard?