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7 Money Mistakes You’re Making in Your 20s

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Not considering how many hours (not dollars) something costs. That means the coat will cost you 20 hours (or half of a workweek) to buy. The $40 shirt is a better investment because it costs $.80 Paying credit card interest or fees. Paying credit card interest or fees.

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3 Common Money Myths Debunked

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In every financial workshop, I hold with 20-somethings, there inevitably comes a point where someone utters the phrase, “But my dad said…” followed by: I should carry a balance on my credit card to improve my credit. This article originally appeared in the August 2016 issue of SUCCESS magazine and has been updated.

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The Mel Robbins Guide to Screwing Up

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We’re here today because our ancestors avoided rejection at all costs. It’s the worst, and it’s no wonder we’re programmed to avoid it at all costs. This article originally appeared in the August 2016 issue of SUCCESS magazine and was published in July 2016. Fast-forward a few thousand years. Try Rejection Theraphy!

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Your business travel tips

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An emergency card with condensed information is useful, particularly if there is no signal on your phone. Have an emergency plan as to where you would go or what you would do in an emergency e.g. can you use your credit card to buy things, book tickets to get you out the country quickly. USA ESTA Applications .

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The Practically Perfect Business Traveller’s guide to New York City

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The most economical public transportation option is the Airtrain to the subway, and the subway to your hotel and costs only $7.25 A taxi will cost you between $50-$70., For that VIP client, Eater NY features the latest (July 2016), hippest, hottest eateries in the city that never sleeps. Bring credit cards.

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