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APRIL 10, 2023
Although it might sound tedious, dedicating a little time to checking in on your bank statements, confirming you’re saving enough for retirement and reviewing the financial goals from the beginning of the year can help ensure you are on the right track. It also gives you time to make corrections if needed.
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FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Setting financial goals helps you improve your financial situation, whether you want to pay off debt, buy a home or fund retirement. Saving three months of living expenses in an emergency fund, upgrading to a new computer or planning a vacation are common short-term goals. Rebalance your budget. Choose an account type.
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FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Save for retirement Expected time: 10-35 years Account types: Retirement plans including IRAs, 401(k)s and pensions Planning for retirement is one of the most common long-term financial goals. Most people enter the workforce with over 30 years until retirement, so the sooner you can start saving, the more wealth you can build.
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DECEMBER 6, 2022
How can anyone on a budget relax about money during the holidays? Here are a few hacks I’ve used over the years to help me both budget and enjoy the holidays. Consider it my gift to you, my fellow budgeters. Still, having a fixed sum in my head that won’t put me over budget leaves me freer to enjoy what shopping I can do.
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FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Managing your finances can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re trying to keep up with the latest budgeting software, personal finance app or investment hack and not just the financial basics. Budgeting Using a budget can help you build a healthy relationship with personal finance. There are multiple ways to create a budget.
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APRIL 8, 2024
It could be down payment money for a home, putting [funds] toward a young child’s education or investing in retirement. That keeping up with the Joneses can lead to expenses surpassing income—and the debt that comes with it. The same study from Debt.com found that one in three credit card holders in the U.S. in 2021.
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APRIL 19, 2023
If you’ve ever had to pull out a credit card to deal with a dentist or emergency vet bill, you likely know the pain of wondering how you’ll pay for an unexpected expense. An emergency fund is a safety net of money for unexpected expenses. This may take months, depending on how much room you have in your budget.
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