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The 7 Biggest Financial Mistakes to Avoid in Your 50s

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A 2019 study from the Center for Financial Services Innovation, funded by the AARP Foundation, indicated that just 17% of adults 50 and older in the low-to-moderate income range are “ financially healthy.” A lot of people guess at their budget. Guessing at your budget isn’t going to cut it when you approach retirement,” she says. “A

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SUCCESS’ 2024 Women of Influence

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She is a 2023 CNN Hero, a 2022 Soros Justice Fellow and a 2019 JustLeadershipUSA Leading with Conviction Fellow Alumna. With an estimated $108 billion annual budget across California schools, Davenport’s work as a steward for public education is significant. She’s successfully fundraised upward of $3.5 million for LPCCD.

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