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Liminal Space: Why This Period of Nothingness Is Critical to Being Present and Processing Your Thoughts

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One positive effect of commuting I was missing was time away from my phone just listening to music, which was recharging for me,” Cuthbert says. In 2021, I averaged 14,000 steps a day! Move Add in some movement and you have a dopamine boost waiting to happen. I’ve since managed about 10,000 a day, which continues to be my new commute.

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How to Choose a Robo-Advisor

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million people using them as of 2021 and 5 million people estimated to be using them by 2025. Knowing what you’re saving for—whether it’s retirement, college education for your children, a down payment on a house or all three—can help you understand your risk tolerance, timeline and other factors required to invest successfully.

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4 Smart Money Moves to Plan for Financial Security

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They don’t have a purpose for the money they’re saving, and they often end up splurging on stuff they don’t really need (or want) rather than using it to fund a life goal such as buying a house or saving up for retirement. Start a retirement plan. You’re young, and retirement probably feels light-years away.

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The Founder of Black Girl Ventures Gets Things Done

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I was on the phone with the printer and I said, ‘You know what, it’s made by a Black woman; I should put that on the shirt.’ ”. Her mom invested her retirement money in the company, and Bell used her tax refunds to buy her own printers. “I This article originally appeared in the September/October 2021 issue of SUCCESS magazine.

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Shaq Insists He’s Not a Celebrity

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He was on the set of Inside the NBA, where he’s been an analyst since 2011, the year he retired from his playing career. When he finds out I have an infant at home, Shaq takes my phone, opens the camera, turns it to selfie mode, and starts recording a message. I tell them, ‘Your mom and dad can help you more than I can.’”.

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The Best Client Retention Strategies to Use Now

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Depending upon your business style and structure, follow-ups may involve a personal visit, phone call, email, text or an online survey. In fact, according to a 2021 Coresight Research survey, 43% of companies using a corporate gift strategy reported improved client loyalty, among other benefits. Solicit feedback at every opportunity.

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You Will Survive: 8 Strategies to Overcome New Entrepreneur Anxiety

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There is an escape from the Money Panic, and it doesn’t involve selling off retirement investments or increasing your credit card limit. Each day, choose one friend, family member or mentor (clients don’t count), and pick up the phone. This article originally appeared in the September/October 2021 issue of SUCCESS magazine.

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