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How to Manage Different Investment Risk Tolerances Between Spouses

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Set your financial goals. In order to meet some financial goals, you must take some level of risk. However, unless you agree on what your financial goals are as a couple, chances are you won’t get there. The Association for Financial Counseling Planning and Education published a study by John E.

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The High Price of Excuses, Justification, and Avoidance.

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I understand that finding a New York City apartment with the perfect mix of location, cleanliness, safety, and price is difficult, but if you want to live here long term, you have to be willing to make concessions and find a sustainable balance. I found out that the rent on this studio was $2,400/month. Get Organized'

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Vegetarian Living

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Living in New York City, sticking to a vegetarian lifestyle has been quite easy. Meat accounts for 10 percent of Americans’ food spending, so making the switch to vegetarianism fit in quite well with my financial goals. Meatless Mondays are a good start, as is a better understanding of vegetarianism in general.

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Start Planning and Budgeting for Summer TODAY!

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A Family Weekend in New York City. Family Camping at Avalon Campground in New Jersey. They’re all designed to help you save money, pay off debt, and achieve your financial goals, so please take advantage of them. National Parks – The U.S. National Parks. Our Trip to the Shenandoah Valley, VA.

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