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The Biggest Financial Mistakes to Avoid in Your 20s

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Soaring food prices: grocery prices have increased by 25% over the past four years. Not to mention, low wages, staggering student debt and compounding credit card debt. In the long run, this ignorance is bliss mentality only leads to more problems, whether it’s mounting credit card debt or puny retirement funds.

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A Millennial’s Guide to Finances: 5 Things to Start Before You Turn 30

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According to a 2022 survey by Deloitte, 36% of millennials and 29% of Gen Z cited “cost of living” as their greatest concern. I promise this will not be another article that berates your affinity for avocado toast (pro tip, if you prepare it at home it’s half the price!) Somehow as we age, #adulting is just supposed to be intuitive.

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The Biggest Financial Mistakes to Avoid in Your 20s

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Soaring food prices: grocery prices have increased by 25% over the past four years. Not to mention, low wages, staggering student debt and compounding credit card debt. In the long run, this ignorance is bliss mentality only leads to more problems, whether it’s mounting credit card debt or puny retirement funds.

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Service Untitled» Blog Archive » Credit cards offer extra customer.

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Home About Service Untitled Subscribe for Free Consulting Contact Archives Credit cards offer extra customer service perks Cheryl April 14, 2010 Behind the Scenes , Customer Service , Little Things, Big Differences , Specific Companies No Comments My new Nordstrom credit card came in the mail, and I was pleasantly surprised.

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Rent vs. Buy: What’s the Right Decision for You?

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Surveys show that most Americans want to own a home. For example, 84% of respondents in a 2020 survey from personal finance site NerdWallet said buying a home is a priority. All our surveys show that most people want to own a home. One reason is the difficulty finding a home to buy because of high prices and low inventory.

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Service Untitled» Blog Archive » Mixing rewards and incentives eat.

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I have noticed similar introductory campaigns for cellphone companies, cable companies, credit card balance transfers, and even local department stores. I was purchasing shirts for my son at Gap last week, and the cashier asked me if I wanted to open a Gap credit card. What about me? What about me?

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Consumers willing to pay more for good service

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A recent survey conducted by American Express shows Americans demanding better customer service as compared to last year. In a personal comparison between credit cards, the American Express Platinum Card customer service far exceeds any other upscale credit card I have in my possession.