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What Makes a Saver?

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As baby grows, we might turn back into fiendish savers – trying to get that retirement fund or college fund built up. But, in college, I spent my summer earnings – on clothes, on a used car and on school activities. But, in college, I spent my summer earnings – on clothes, on a used car and on school activities.

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10 Reasons You’re Broke

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Instead of investing your money in education or your 401K, your money goes to clothes, gadgets, big screen TV’s or alcohol. You go weekend e-baying, garage-saling or to the flea markets. Related posts: How to Graduate College Without Being Broke. You spend your money on the wrong stuff. You have bad money habits.

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