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The 6 Biggest Financial Mistakes to Avoid in Your 30s

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It could be down payment money for a home, putting [funds] toward a young child’s education or investing in retirement. Not saving enough for retirement and not diversifying investments Saving the right amount for retirement varies based on factors such as lifestyle, time horizon and available resources, such as a pension.

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Are Your Friends Sabotaging Your Business?

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By the time I expensed medical, insurance, retirement etc, I barely broke even. Many friends and old clients discontinued my services as they didn’t have the budget for my full rates. Copyright 2006 – 2011, All Rights Reserved. My fears were suddenly realized, and I started to second-guess myself. Did I do the right thing?