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Eight Things I Learned After Becoming a Millionaire

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you take care of your health and relationships when you are poor, you will most likely continue to do so after reaching a million (and vice versa). 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. Your life is your life.

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Managing Family Finances: Tips and Strategies for a Better Financial Future

Penny Pinchin' Mom

Create an Emergency Fund Let’s talk personal finances— $8,883 —that’s how much American households have in terms of emergency funds on average. Health insurance: This is a must; should someone get critically ill, mountains of medical bills can bury you very quickly. That’s where these strategies come into play.