Goals Purchasing Retirement Stress 
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APRIL 1, 2024
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. Not defining your values and goals There are few absolutes when it comes to financial planning. It comes down to an individual’s values and goals.
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JULY 20, 2021
Plus, an unsurprising majority of this age group feels stressed when thinking and talking about finances. But running away from the stress of planning for your finances only causes that stress to pile up and keeps your financial situation something you’re not proud to talk to your parents or friends about. Trust me: I get it.
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MARCH 20, 2024
So, don’t get stressed about that,’” she says. This method has worked for her for years and takes the stress out of large or unexpected expenses. Rather than deny themselves small luxuries because they “should” save money, Davison recommends weighing those individual choices against bigger goals.
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APRIL 1, 2024
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. Not defining your values and goals There are few absolutes when it comes to financial planning. It comes down to an individual’s values and goals.
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AUGUST 7, 2022
Learning to invest is intimidating for many adults, so the idea of teaching kids about investing can be a source of stress for many families. Discuss some big purchases you want to make as a family and how you’re budgeting for them. Be sure to ask them about any financial goals they have and help them develop a plan to reach them.
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AUGUST 2, 2021
We are often told by personal finance experts that money should only be viewed as a tool to reach our goals, with no emotions attached to it. With that feeling comes a sense you can never reach your financial goals. Look to the future. This work can take time, and although it can be frustrating and painful, it is ultimately worth it.
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NOVEMBER 15, 2022
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. Right after the workshop, I purchased Egyptian cotton sheets and a duvet cover. 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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