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Eight Things I Learned After Becoming a Millionaire

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I remember going through magazines and catalogs picking out the things I would have when we had money. Knowing I had the financial backing to live through negative life events (divorce, job loss, catastrophe, etc) removed a level of stress from my life. Be a millionaire by midlife.

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The Age Old Question: Should You Pay Off Debt or Save?

Penny Pinchin' Mom

I would recommend that you have at least six months to a year’s worth of your monthly expenses saved in the event of a job loss or an unexpected emergency. High-interest debt like credit and store cards, unauthorized overdrafts, catalog shopping, and private student loans should be the first to go.