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Tori Dunlap, Founder of Her First 100K is on a Mission to Close the Gender Pay Gap

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With a financial industry that disproportionately targets marginalized groups while giving advantages to cisgendered white men, the very act of a woman pursuing financial literacy and wellness is feminist. This industry was not created to be easily accessible for women, and it can be challenging to know where to start.

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2023 Financial Forecast: How to Prepare for the Year Ahead

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Americans increasingly pulled out their credit cards to pay for a whole slew of more-expensive goods and services, which resulted in the biggest surge in credit card debt in more than 20 years. As you think about your personal finances heading into 2023, credit card debt should be top of mind.

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Backstage Capital Is Funding Startups by Underestimated Entrepreneurs

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Christie Pitts, Backstage Capital’s general partner, talks about the early days of the Los Angeles-based company and how she got involved: Working in the music industry, Hamilton learned about startups and networked with investors and entrepreneurs. I personally identify as all three.”

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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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When Considering Your Investment Strategy, Keep These 3 Rules in Mind

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For example, if you’re intrigued by cryptocurrency but don’t want to go all in, you might consider investing in publicly traded companies that are heavy players in the crypto industry or exchange traded funds [ETFs] that allow you to invest in groups of these companies so you don’t have to choose between the best performers.

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These Are Nicole Lapin’s 6 Money Tips for Living Your Richest Life

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Throughout the book, she shares personal anecdotes and examples, such as how she painlessly eliminated a $5,000 credit-card balance. Find out what people with your experience earn in your industry by going to websites such as Salary.com and Payscale.com to come up with a raise request that’s on the high end, Lapin advises in her book.

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Could You Write a Book in a Month?

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Industry people are truly selfless in their love of the written word, and with that love comes a high expectation of quality. Because I am goal-oriented, I equate my daily writing to the length of a magazine feature, more or less the size of this article. That would be 30 articles in one month. appeared first on SUCCESS.