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The Financial Benefits of Thinking Like an Entrepreneur

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I lost what was a lot of money to a teenager in those years, but I learned the value of money through that experience. I learned the value of investing and taking smart risks. I maxed out credit cards and treated my lines of credit as a source of capital to fund my next new business idea. That was priceless.

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6 Real-Life Budgeting Tips to Save More Money

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I make an average salary. I only spent $60 on accommodations because I was able to pay for hotels with points earned from credit cards, and I even stayed at an ultra-luxurious hotel (typically $600 a night) for free by redeeming a reward from my points program. I learned this financial lesson the hard way. Well, practice.

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The Biggest Financial Mistakes to Avoid in Your 20s

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Not to mention, low wages, staggering student debt and compounding credit card debt. 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. He says, at least initially, 20-somethings’ goals shouldn’t be top-tier salaries.

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The Biggest Financial Mistakes to Avoid in Your 20s

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Not to mention, low wages, staggering student debt and compounding credit card debt. 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. He says, at least initially, 20-somethings’ goals shouldn’t be top-tier salaries.

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How to Reframe the Way You Think About Money

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As I started my own money journey and shared what I was learning, countless others reached out to share that they were struggling with the same issues. Most of us would absolutely love to double our salaries. I studied finance in college and then worked in financial services, and I still didn’t know anything about my own money.

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The Ubiquitous Anywhere Worker — A Passing Fad Or The Future Of Work?

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Being a digital nomad has also provided many workers with a new lease on life — the freedom to travel, learn new languages, make new friends and enjoy diverse cultural experiences. It has meant that workers can retain (or increase) their salaries whilst cutting costs in other areas. .

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Answering Reader Mail: Can an EA salary support a family?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I believe you can raise a family on an EA salary whether alone or with a significant other. Here are some money management tips I've learned over the years that may help you. Learn the value of compound interest and each paycheck pay yourself to your savings accounts as much as you can, typically 10-35 per cent of your paycheck.

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