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MAY 29, 2023

You may be spending more than you earn and using credit cards to help you cover expenses. Liabilities are debts you owe others, like a loan or a balance on a credit card. Although many people focus on their salary as an indication of financial health, your paycheck doesn’t tell the whole story.

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APRIL 19, 2023

If you’ve ever had to pull out a credit card to deal with a dentist or emergency vet bill, you likely know the pain of wondering how you’ll pay for an unexpected expense. If you have dependents, heavy debt or access to other funds, like a partner’s salary or unemployment insurance, the amount you need to save will vary.

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JUNE 12, 2022

If you’ve been working on upskilling and taking advantage of employer-offered education, now might be a great time to find a better job with a higher salary, thanks to the Great Resignation. Include a buffer for inflation, rising medical and prescription costs and unexpected emergencies.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

I believe you can raise a family on an EA salary whether alone or with a significant other. Emergency funds are for when you lose your job, want to switch jobs, have to buy a car, unforeseen medical bills, or anything urgent that you need. If you must use your credit card, pay it off at the end of the month and don't pay interest.

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