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The 8 Biggest Financial Mistakes to Avoid in Your 60s

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People in their 60s often face the decades in two parts: the run-up to retirement and retirement itself. Although retirement may have a date on the human resources calendar, it can—and perhaps should—involve years of transition. They’ve been in this accumulation mode of building up their assets,” she says.

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5 Long-Term Financial Goals and How to Achieve Them

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These goals provide motivation, direction and discipline when managing your finances. Save for retirement Expected time: 10-35 years Account types: Retirement plans including IRAs, 401(k)s and pensions Planning for retirement is one of the most common long-term financial goals.

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The Best Client Retention Strategies to Use Now

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But for long-term retention, it’s important to manage client expectations honestly. Offer sales, discounts and gifts as surprise perks. Surprise gifting for clients and employees can work wonders, too. But when gifting, you want to do more than remind your client that you care. Then, overdeliver as possible.

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8 Pieces of Financial Advice for New College Graduates

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After all, learning how to manage your finances before money mistakes happen can help you avoid easy-to-make slip-ups like dings to your credit score or an overdrawn bank account. If you just traded in your cap and gown for your first taste of real adulting, managing your finances might feel like an overwhelming task.

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How to Know If You’re Financially Ready to Start a Business

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Business organization: Who will manage operations? For example, if a relative gives you an intrafamily loan, they’ll want to charge a minimum interest rate so it doesn’t count as a gift (which would trigger gift taxes). Are you currently earmarking 15% to 20% of your income for retirement? Who are your target customers?

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The 2021 Productivityist Holiday Gift Guide

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Last year, I made a video for my YouTube channel recommending 10 gift ideas for the (aspiring) productive person in your life. It’s 2020 and it’s time for a new holiday gift guide. ” Getting this book as a gift for someone would be a good choice. But that was last year. Let’s start with books. Freewrite.

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How to Break Up with Your Business Partner

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CEO Company: Security Investment Partners , an investment management firm in San Diego Reason for Breakup: Disagreement over partner’s retirement date Winning Strategy: The partner eventually left with a clean break and joined another firm, keeping the friendship intact. You cannot put monetary value on peace of mind.”. David MacVean.

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