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Money Remains a Top Stressor for U.S. Adults—Here Are Some Tips to Better Manage Stress (and Finances)

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Money and Stress in America. For years money has been a leading cause of stress for most Americans. Since 2007 the American Psychological Association has conducted an annual survey called “ Stress in America.” Debt plays an overwhelming role in this stress. Beatty is hardly alone. Sustainable or Not?

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Brian Kelly, aka The Points Guy, on Living in the Moment and What Motivates Him

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The Points Guy (TPG) tells you everything you need to know about getting the most out of loyalty programs , credit card points or airline rewards. I try not to get too stressed by things and always plan for the worst. This article originally appeared in the May/June 2023 issue of SUCCESS magazine.

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Business Travel Is Back: How to Maximize Your Miles

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As Neff has learned, one key to doing that is having a good rewards credit card—and taking advantage of everything it has to offer. The right credit card for your business travel needs will depend on several factors, including the size and maturity of your business, your expense levels and your credit profile.

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Transforming Your Relationship with Money

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It can be as simple as a missed credit card payment and the resulting fee haunting you from years past, or maybe you had a house foreclosure or car repossession. Determine the facts. Set aside time during your weekly financial check-in to reflect on some of the money mistakes you have made in the past. Look to the future.

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10 Modern-Day Leaders in Personal Growth

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But she’s also upfront about her own struggles with anxiety and stress—there’s no holier-than-thou advice given here—and she shares her insights with humor and verve that makes it feel like you’re talking with your toughest friend. This article originally appeared in the March issue of SUCCESS+ digital magazine.

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A Single Mother Struggling to Budget Weighs the Balance Between Just Surviving and Really Living

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These days, my biggest “little” indulgence is the way I use my credit card reward points. And fantasy, I’ve learned, is important, especially when your default setting is a fiscally stressful reality and “hobbies” that include devouring articles on finance, budgeting, inflation and retirement. Photos by Boyloso/Shutterstock.

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How My Experience as a Black Entrepreneur Shaped My Views on Building Financial Freedom

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What if he wrote down my name from my credit card and used it to find out who I was? After visiting a specialist, taking medication and undergoing hours of electrostimulation, I learned it was all stress-related. According to the American Psychological Association, some of the leading causes of stress in the U.S.

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