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The 7 Biggest Financial Mistakes to Avoid in Your 50s

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People in their 50s are facing financial headwinds that include higher costs of living, rising debt, the disappearance of pension funds and an increased reliance on Social Security. Guessing at your budget isn’t going to cut it when you approach retirement,” she says. “A A lot of people guess at their budget.

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Travel Blogger Karen Akpan Shares How She Journeyed From Debt to Economic Freedom

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It’s called ‘lifestyle creep’ when you’re done with school so you think you have more money and can afford more things,” Akpan says. Then, in 2019, she lost her job. They made all the improvements for the home, but by the time everything was said and done—between closing costs and renovation payments—they made less than $20,000. “I

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Travel Blogger Karen Akpan Shares How She Journeyed From Debt to Economic Freedom

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It’s called ‘lifestyle creep’ when you’re done with school so you think you have more money and can afford more things,” Akpan says. Then, in 2019, she lost her job. They made all the improvements for the home, but by the time everything was said and done—between closing costs and renovation payments—they made less than $20,000. “I

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