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Small Money Mistakes That Have Big Consequences

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The same can be said about finances – it is often the little things you do, the small actions you take, that have the biggest impact on your financial security, both in the present and in the future. A budget helps you track your finances so you know exactly where you are and whether you’re on track.

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Top Tips for Strengthening Your Money Mojo

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When it comes to you finances, are you doing okay, but know you could be doing better? You want to be able to contribute to investment accounts and build up a solid savings to get you through an emergency or unexpected job loss. You know your finances and where that line is between reasonable and too much. Money Tips'

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Eight Things I Learned After Becoming a Millionaire

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Managing your finances gets a lot more complex and time consuming. Gone were the days of having one bank account and only having to keep very simple records. 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.

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Meet Jackie. She and Her Husband Paid off $147,000 in Debt | Debt Free Stories

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We also went through multiple job losses, surgeries, huge car repairs, etc. Who handles the day-to-day finances in your home or do you work on it equally? How often do you and your spouse discuss your finances/budget/spending? My advice is going to sound really simple, but simple works.

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