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MARCH 15, 2022
In every financial workshop, I hold with 20-somethings, there inevitably comes a point where someone utters the phrase, “But my dad said…” followed by: I should carry a balance on my credit card to improve my credit. This article originally appeared in the August 2016 issue of SUCCESS magazine and has been updated.
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MARCH 24, 2022
Throughout the book, she shares personal anecdotes and examples, such as how she painlessly eliminated a $5,000 credit-card balance. If you waste several minutes fussing with the coffeemaker each morning, then it might be cost-effective to buy your brew. Write down your goals and turn them into an elevator pitch.
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OCTOBER 10, 2021
Every January, we would find ourselves with a large credit card balance and would have to adjust our goals to make up for it. As much as we love nice things, we made faster progress toward our financial goals when we realized that those little upgrades are not just one-time expenses. Create a Joy Scale.
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DECEMBER 28, 2021
For a preschooler this is normal, obviously, and there are no costs associated with changing your preferences. If you don’t know by now, we’re big fans of investing in low-cost index funds. Now there are even cryptocurrency credit cards that reward you in crypto, much like you would earn hotel points or airline miles.
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JUNE 6, 2024
Choose destinations that are the right fit for you, while keeping costs, availability, laws and safety in mind. Choose an online banking system that works overseas and a reliable credit card with no foreign transaction fees. This article originally appeared in the May issue of SUCCESS+ digital magazine.
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NOVEMBER 15, 2022
I quickly learned that with small children, every moment you are away from them costs money. What I took from this is that, if we don’t deny ourselves small pleasures, we have a better chance of sticking to our main goal. These days, my biggest “little” indulgence is the way I use my credit card reward points.
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SEPTEMBER 26, 2021
Separate bank and/or credit card accounts, with a sum that you can afford to spend without any reporting to your spouse, lends freedom, privacy and adulthood to the relationship. Set common financial goals , and make it a fun bonding experience that highlights what you have in common. Dig into your money stories. Good luck!?.
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