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The 6 Biggest Financial Mistakes to Avoid in Your 30s

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It could be down payment money for a home, putting [funds] toward a young child’s education or investing in retirement. Not saving enough for retirement and not diversifying investments Saving the right amount for retirement varies based on factors such as lifestyle, time horizon and available resources, such as a pension.

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Everything You Need to Know About Emergency Funds

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Because you’ve thought ahead and set aside money for a rainy day, you’re less likely to use a high-interest credit card, take cash out of your retirement accounts or try to access the equity you may have built up in your home. How much should an emergency fund be? How much you save in your emergency fund depends on your situation.

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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. Always buy the most expensive health insurance you can afford. You should have 3 savings accounts - retirement, rainy day, and emergency. Retirement is your 401k, CDs, cash, etc. Always remember, the best things in life are free!

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5 Reasons Being Self Employed Sucks

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This is especially true when it comes to finances, as many of the benefits that we take for granted were collectively bargained for through years of protest and negotiation. Retirement Benefits. In other words, full-time employees are granted about a month of salary for doing absolutely nothing. In fact, it might even suck.

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Top 10 Best Financial Resources for Women

Bonnie Low Kramen

Another career-related way your employer can help you reach your financial goals is through their retirement matching program. This is especially important as women, in particular, face gender-based challenges regarding retirement. If you need help negotiating your new salary, read this article I wrote first.

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I'm back!!

Laughing all the Way to Work

I was calling it early retirement for lack of a better term. I gave them lots of notice and was going to 'semi-retire' in three months. I recall the HR Director saying to me that she thought I was semi-retiring and was only going to take a part-time job when I left. What a relief it was when I handed in my resignation.

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New Small Business Startup Idea: Virtual Import/Export Assistant.

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He is now retired but worked as a customs officer and also owned a restaurant that he was forced to sell after it ran at a loss for 2 years. The business mostly needs language, negotiation skill, and some knowledge about your country and other countries. The average salary in her country is $200-$300/month.

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