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Stop Keeping up with the Joneses: How to Live Your Best Life
They look fancy, but it’s time to stop keeping up with the Joneses. Some of us have been guilty of this — keeping up with the Joneses, the Smiths, the Clarks, or any other family who seems to have it together on your block. In some cases, we’re trying to keep up with the Kardashians through their lavish family lifestyle…
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Pay Yourself First: A Personal Finance Golden Rule
Pay yourself first. I’m sure you’ve heard and read this many times before. And it’s often repeated because most people don’t pay themselves first. This common personal finance advice is repeated often because of its importance in helping you live financially well. It’s important that you become proactive in saving money today regardless of how much you’re making. Saving $5…
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The Traits and Financial Practices of Money-Savvy People
What makes someone a money-savvy person? I’ve written before how money is a tool and how it can buy support happiness–helping you afford a roof over your head, food to eat, clothes to wear, and medicine. Today, I’m sharing how money is only part of a toolset you need on your journey to financial wellness. You can have a six-figure salary…
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