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Do Women Need to Save More When Planning for Retirement?

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While the gap shifts based on age, race and other factors, the harsh truth is, when planning for retirement, most women have to work harder to save the same amount as men. While we work on changing this reality for our daughters, women can also take steps now to ensure they’re ready for whatever comes their way in retirement.

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3 Steps to Take Before Going Into Business for Yourself

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W-2 employees are employed through a company and automatically have their taxes deducted from their paychecks. When you work for a company, you and your employer split Social Security and Medicare taxes. Next, you’ll need to consider your current company benefits such as health insurance and retirement plans.

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5 Long-Term Financial Goals and How to Achieve Them

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Save for retirement Expected time: 10-35 years Account types: Retirement plans including IRAs, 401(k)s and pensions Planning for retirement is one of the most common long-term financial goals. Most people enter the workforce with over 30 years until retirement, so the sooner you can start saving, the more wealth you can build.

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How Do You Survive When Your Business Isn’t Profitable at the Start?

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In fact, one-quarter of companies fail within the first 12 months , and most don’t become profitable businesses for 18-24 months. I would advise any entrepreneur—but especially those starting a business for the first time —to create a personal budget. Budget for investing back into the business.

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The Biggest Financial Mistakes to Avoid in Your 20s

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In the long run, this ignorance is bliss mentality only leads to more problems, whether it’s mounting credit card debt or puny retirement funds. Leaving money on the table Financial planners advocate for maximizing retirement savings to meet employer matches. You have to balance a sense of security with a robust life in your 20s.”

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As I Enter My 60s, Here’s the Advice I Would Give to My Younger Self

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The concept of getting hired at a company you loved—then working your butt off to exceed your boss’s expectations—equated to spending decades at the same company. Setting budgets. Understanding legal contracts. Ditch the idea of job security In my generation, “job security” was still a real thing. Analyzing data.

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The Biggest Financial Mistakes to Avoid in Your 20s

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In the long run, this ignorance is bliss mentality only leads to more problems, whether it’s mounting credit card debt or puny retirement funds. Leaving money on the table Financial planners advocate for maximizing retirement savings to meet employer matches. You have to balance a sense of security with a robust life in your 20s.”