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4 Steps Everyone in Their 20s Should Take to Beat a Potential Recession

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According to the Nationwide Retirement Institute, 15% of Gen Zers and millennials “reduced contributions to their 401(k) and similar retirement plans over the last year.” That might be bad news for those already in retirement or close to it—Americans lost about half a trillion dollars in wealth in the first quarter of 2022.

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5 Smart Money Hacks to Help You Budget for the Holidays

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So, how can we enjoy the holidays without stressing about the inevitable dent they’ll leave in our savings? But the stress of starting the new year already over budget detracts from the fun of finding items friends and family will love. Here are a few hacks I’ve used over the years to help me both budget and enjoy the holidays.

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7 Money Mistakes You’re Making in Your 20s

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Some offer reward programs like cash back, grocery points or travel discounts that can be very worthwhile. But there are two easy tactics that can be used without much stress: Call three or more businesses and ask for a quote. Paying credit card interest or fees. A credit card can be a useful tool. It can be uncomfortable negotiating.

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Free Blog Posts | Men With Pens

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Time to think about the retirement fund.&# “We get to retire? No one ever told me that…&# We both know there’s no retirement fund in what we do. Limited time offer discounts, periodical sales, and fliers four times a year. I am retired now, a blogger, paid by Adsense and affiliate revenue. I apologize.)

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Which Person Would You Talk To?

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It’s like stage stress, before walking up on a TV show or a big opening act. Here’s your retirement cheque, go build your house, put in a pool, and stay with your girlfriend for the rest of your life,&# then I would probably kill myself. This is frustration, this is not called for.“ People respond to humans.

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