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‘Money Boss’ Jo Davison’s 5 Steps for Taking Control of Your Finances

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This method has worked for her for years and takes the stress out of large or unexpected expenses. Maybe you’re saving to start your own business or you want a house down payment, retirement fund, college fund, or you’re itching to get debt-free. This article originally appeared in the March/April 2024 issue of SUCCESS magazine.

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2023 Financial Forecast: How to Prepare for the Year Ahead

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It’s become more difficult in the past year, however, to know what your expenses will be each month—and that makes it all the more challenging to stick to a budget. Meanwhile, after a multi-decade period of low interest rates, it’s now more expensive to borrow money from lenders (such as credit card issuers).

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Ask the Coach: I’m Overwhelmed by the Ever-Changing Nature of Digital Marketing—How Do I Keep Up?

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But I can’t afford to retire yet, either. This can be effective, but it comes at a big expense and requires a fair amount of time to convert those leads into paying customers. This article originally appeared in the January/February 2022 Issue of SUCCESS magazine. Digital marketing has leveled the playing field.

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3 Financial Tips to Consider Before Pursuing Your Passion Full Time

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The general rule of thumb is to have three to six months of your living expenses set aside in a savings account for emergencies. Most conversations about investing tend to focus on retirement planning and thus a lot of attention is paid to 401(k) and IRA accounts. Have considerable cash on hand.

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Transforming Your Relationship with Money

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Continue to check in with yourself on the practical matters like how your brokerage and retirement accounts are progressing, but also remember to check in with how you’re feeling about the situation, and if anything keeps recurring for you. This work can take time, and although it can be frustrating and painful, it is ultimately worth it.

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An interview with Admin Awards Founder, Sunny Nunan, by Executive Support Magazine

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To read this interview in Executive Support Magazine visit: [link] Sunny Nunan is the CEO and Founder of the Admin Awards in the USA, created in honor of her mother, a life-long administrative professional Can we start with a little background information? Where are you from and what is your background?

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Travel Blogger Karen Akpan Shares How She Journeyed From Debt to Economic Freedom

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With an expensive California mortgage, car payments and student loans, the emergency fund she and her husband, Sylvester, had dutifully built quickly depleted. Now, Akpan makes it a point to ask people if they have a Roth individual retirement account. Then, in 2019, she lost her job. I could do it, too.’

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