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The Biggest Financial Mistakes to Avoid in Your 20s

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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. However, not all advice on social media is good advice—nor is it applicable to everyone.

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The Biggest Financial Mistakes to Avoid in Your 20s

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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. However, not all advice on social media is good advice—nor is it applicable to everyone.

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The 6 Biggest Financial Mistakes to Avoid in Your 30s

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Allowing lifestyle creep “Spending is so visible because of social media and the internet,” Mahoney says. 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.

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The Ubiquitous Anywhere Worker — A Passing Fad Or The Future Of Work?

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One thing is for sure — remote work is no longer a domain restricted to attractive social media influencers and freelancers. It has meant that workers can retain (or increase) their salaries whilst cutting costs in other areas. . The Rewards and Drawbacks of Working from Anywhere.

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Tori Dunlap, Founder of Her First 100K is on a Mission to Close the Gender Pay Gap

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In the two years since accomplishing that goal, I have gone on to start a multi-seven figure business; attracted a social media audience of more than 3 million; hosted the No. Whether you are looking to negotiate a salary for a job offer or increase your salary at a current position, the key to securing an easy “yes” is preparedness.

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How to Manage Yourself When Making the Move to Self-Employment

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If you can reduce or get rid of your debts like credit cards while you are still in employment. Think about any expenses that you may need to pay out including social security, health insurance, self-employment taxes, include these in your plan.

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3 Critical Financial Steps to Starting a Local Business

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Consider your salary (and be reasonable), the salary of any employees you may have, overhead, and so on down to small office supplies like ink for the printer. It’s exciting to get new business loans and be offered credit cards and other lines of credit for your new business. Maintain that budget.