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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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Goals Credit Card Retirement Budget 306

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APRIL 17, 2023

Gone are the days when new employees received a list of the company holidays during onboarding and a packet with information about how to sign up for health care and retirement benefits. Employers are now providing a broader suite of benefits and are increasingly recognizing the importance of financial wellness programs for employees.

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Retirement Stress 2022 Budget 317

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JULY 20, 2021

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. So only adjust your emergency fund if your monthly expenses increase, you get a raise, or you gain dependents.

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Retirement Finance Expenses Goals 328

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JUNE 28, 2021

This neural fast lane saves the brain energy: When a habit is formed and stored in this region, the parts of the brain involved in deeper decision-making cease to participate in the activity. Stay away from accumulating credit card debt. Contribute as much as you can afford to a retirement plan. Don’t gamble.

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Mentoring Budget Goals Credit Card 317

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JUNE 23, 2023

You may need to create rules for yourself, like that a percentage of your paycheck needs to go toward retirement savings before you can buy something just for fun. You may not be able to escape using a credit card for some unexpected expenses, especially if you’re just starting a new job and haven’t had time to build your savings.

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Credit Card Budget Retirement Expenses 251