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4 Smart Money Moves to Plan for Financial Security

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They don’t have a purpose for the money they’re saving, and they often end up splurging on stuff they don’t really need (or want) rather than using it to fund a life goal such as buying a house or saving up for retirement. Start a retirement plan. You’re young, and retirement probably feels light-years away.

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Lessons From Past Recessions

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Recessions are a natural part of the economic cycle and help to reset the economy when it grows too quickly, making it harder for regular people to purchase everyday items. What are my basic monthly living expenses (including food, shelter, health insurance, utilities, phone, transportation and childcare)? Beef up your emergency fund.

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Who’s Stuck With The Bill?

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This can include the cost of a dedicated work laptop, printer, phone and internet. You may need to make your own pension or retirement contributions from your salary if your employer is not contributing towards that. . You’ll also most likely need some office stationary like files, paper, pens and staplers.

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NOT, “Just An Admin!”

Office Dynamics

Three months later I selected the location, negotiated the lease, remodeled the space and purchased new furniture, office equipment, and supplies. When I helped Mr. K through his transition to retirement and assisted his replacement, Mr. A into his new role as the leader of the company, I knew I was more than JUST an admin!

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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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But getting stuck in a cycle of accumulating and paying debt can create long-term emotional and financial damage that hold women back from other financial priorities such as buying a home, investing in the stock market or saving for retirement. Consider charging recurring payments such as a phone or utility bill onto your credit card.

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Top Ten Small Business Trends for 2012

Small Business Labs

  Others will become independent because they have no other job options, and/or financial pressure to continue working beyond traditional retirement age.  .  Most of these older workers will choose independence because of the stimulation, freedom and flexibility it provides.    Technology Trends.

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Answering Reader Mail: Can an EA salary support a family?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

You should have 3 savings accounts - retirement, rainy day, and emergency. Retirement is your 401k, CDs, cash, etc. Rainy day funds are for your vacations and major purchases. While you are at it, do as much automatic or online bill pay as you can - rent, phone bill, etc. Save, save, and save. Do a great job.

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