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APRIL 8, 2024

For many, it’s a decade during which they are buying their first home, having children and upgrading their lifestyle. Allowing lifestyle creep “Spending is so visible because of social media and the internet,” Mahoney says. However, it’s not just lifestyle creep that’s causing this growing debt.

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AUGUST 10, 2021

You launched this side hustle in 2017 but recently left your salaried job to take this business seriously. . You look at your monthly budget and see that by signing only two new clients per month, you can not only cover your expenses, but also stash some cash. The problem-solving strategy : The McKinsey Method and Issue Tree.

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MAY 8, 2023

Negotiate for a higher salary. It may be uncomfortable, but negotiating a pay raise can significantly add to your retirement savings. Not only does getting a higher salary mean you can contribute more to your retirement accounts, but your Social Security payment is based, in part, on your highest 35 years of earnings.

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