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‘Money Boss’ Jo Davison’s 5 Steps for Taking Control of Your Finances

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An emergency fund , for example, should be a separate reserve from your main checking account. Rather than deny themselves small luxuries because they “should” save money, Davison recommends weighing those individual choices against bigger goals. This article originally appeared in the March/April 2024 issue of SUCCESS magazine.

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A Single Mother Struggling to Budget Weighs the Balance Between Just Surviving and Really Living

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What I took from this is that, if we don’t deny ourselves small pleasures, we have a better chance of sticking to our main goal. Another example: A few years ago, I signed up for a meditation workshop. I do have retirement accounts and 529s, though both have tanked, while my grocery bill (like everyone else’s) has crept up.

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

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Depending on your goals and financial situation , you may consider allocating a few percentage points of your portfolio to some of the riskier, more volatile investments, with the remainder in more proven, stable investments. This article originally appeared in the January/February 2022 Issue of SUCCESS magazine. Overcome FOMO.

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How to Break Up with Your Business Partner

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If the goal is to sell the business at a profit , for example, you cannot afford to be mired in anger with your co-founder. The goal is to let go and move on as fast as possible,” Emerson says. One, we never discussed it, and two, when I brought up this plan three years ago, my partner made it clear he wasn’t ready to retire.

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A 4-Question Guide to Unlock Your Creativity

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In an informal poll, we asked friends, family members and neighbors the same question, and the results were unanimous: A retired accountant: yes. Creatives” are not only artistic and imaginative; they are, for example, analytical and task-oriented, too. The fight-or-flight response, for example, originates in the amygdala.

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The Secret to Happiness… Is Just Love

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But as we age, we’re taught that being Real means paying attention in school, landing a good job, earning a steady income, settling down with a family and preparing for retirement. At 82, Camille died from a heart attack while climbing the Alps, one of his favorite retirement activities. And it’s not what you think.”.

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3 Smart Money Moves for Your Tax Refund or Stimulus Check

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Take micro-investing, for example—it’s basically the same thing as investing your spare change, and you can’t count on it for long-term investments. What are your long-term financial goals? If you use it intentionally and stay focused, any unexpected lump sum can get you closer to achieving your goals. Baby Step 4.

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