It's About Planning
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Create/Refine Your Game Plan
"Nobody plans to fail- they just fail to plan."
It's a famous quote and cannot be overstated when it revolves around your personal and financial wellbeing. Watching your portfolio closely means no surprises when it comes to how well your money is doing. If you have a written plan, that's wonderful- regular review is crucial to ensure you stay on track.
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Managing Financial Obligations
Budgeting is crucial to achieving financial goals. Sticking to a budget is implied, not just writing down your budget on paper. Following a budget will help reduce 'waste' expenses, such as impulse buying. Extra income can be applied to high-rate credit cards.
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Eliminating Debt
Having debt is normal- obviously carrying heaving debt is not, although most Americans are heavily burdened by it. Following your budget can help you reduce debt. Make extra payments on your credit cards - even this the amount is smaller than your normal payment. Consult with a debt planner to help you make payments if you need to.
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Creating a Squirrel Fund
A "Squirrel Fund" - a metaphor for a dedicated savings account where you consistently set aside small amounts of money, similar to how a squirrel gathers nuts for winter, to build up a financial cushion for unexpected expenses or future goals. Even if the amount is small - say several dollars- over time short period of time that will quickly grow to $100 and then...
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How
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