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2023 Financial Forecast: How to Prepare for the Year Ahead

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Admittedly, that’s not much of a time difference, but then again, somehow it’s almost time to bring out the 2023 calendars. Although a trusty crystal ball may help you avoid any pitfalls, there are bound to be both good and bad surprises that await you in 2023. What does financial security look like in 2023?

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How Employers Can Better Serve Neurodiverse Employees in 2023

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“She’s like, ‘my autism won’t allow me to do that,’” when the company suggested charging expenses to a credit card to then be paid back for travel. She has a real issue with numbers and being organized with her money, and she’s also very scared to get a credit card,” she said.

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Brian Kelly, aka The Points Guy, on Living in the Moment and What Motivates Him

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The Points Guy (TPG) tells you everything you need to know about getting the most out of loyalty programs , credit card points or airline rewards. This article originally appeared in the May/June 2023 issue of SUCCESS magazine. And The Points Guy’s name is actually Brian Kelly. I describe my vibe as… relaxed.

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Using a Financial Planning Checklist Can Help You Meet Your Goals

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Review your bank and credit card statements Even if you check on your bank accounts daily, pulling your bank and credit card statements can help you understand how the first quarter of the year has gone. For example, if your big goal is to save $5,000 by December 31, 2023, you have eight months to make it happen.

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8 Travel Apps You Need to Download Before Your Next Vacation

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A recent study found that 50% of Americans are planning to travel more than they did in 2023. Priority Pass Not everyone has access to those swanky airport lounges through their credit card or airline status. If flight prices during the summer are any indication, travel will be at an all-time high in 2024.

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The 6 Biggest Financial Mistakes to Avoid in Your 30s

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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. In 2023, the average age to buy a home leapt to 36—the oldest age on record and three years older than in 2021.

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The Biggest Financial Mistakes to Avoid in Your 20s

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A turbulent housing market: 2023 was the most expensive home-buying year in a decade. 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.