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7 Money Mistakes You’re Making in Your 20s

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Paying credit card interest or fees. A credit card can be a useful tool. Credit card interest rates can be incredibly high, and not paying off your balance every month can start a downward spiral into crippling consumer debt that destroys your finances. Something else to look out for is annual fees.

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3 Common Money Myths Debunked

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In every financial workshop, I hold with 20-somethings, there inevitably comes a point where someone utters the phrase, “But my dad said…” followed by: I should carry a balance on my credit card to improve my credit. This article originally appeared in the August 2016 issue of SUCCESS magazine and has been updated.

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The Mel Robbins Guide to Screwing Up

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On his website, ( RejectionTherapy.com ) Comely sells cue cards with ideas on ways to be rejected: Request a lower interest rate from a credit card provider; challenge a stranger to an arm-wrestling match. How can you begin making smaller moves toward your goal? As long as you’re rejected, you’re winning the game.

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5 Challenges and Mistakes Faced by Every Solopreneur

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They are so desperate for clients that they’re willing to take on anyone who waves their credit card in front of them, even though they know in their hearts that this may not be the right client for them. Invest in a product, program, coach, consultant, or mentor that will help you achieve your goals.

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