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Everything You Need to Know About Emergency Funds

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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. If you have dependents, heavy debt or access to other funds, like a partner’s salary or unemployment insurance, the amount you need to save will vary.

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The 6 Biggest Financial Mistakes to Avoid in Your 30s

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The same study from Debt.com found that one in three credit card holders in the U.S. have maxed out their credit cards to cover expenses due to inflation. Mahoney says managing lifestyle creep and navigating inflation is a matter of putting your money where your values lie.

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Answering Reader Mail: Can an EA salary support a family?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I believe you can raise a family on an EA salary whether alone or with a significant other. Here are some money management tips I've learned over the years that may help you. Do a great job and learn to negotiate to a better salary or when you job hunt after you've gained a lot of experience. So the short answer is yes.

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The Realities of Job Hunting As A High Level Executive Assistant

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Although your title is Executive Assistant, in reality, your job hunt will reflect that of an executive in years of experience, salary, and specialty. If you say you're willing to negotiate for the right role, at least talks can continue. The higher up you go on the ladder of admin roles, the longer your job hunt will take.