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Aug 2024
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How to Become Financially Smarter Than t...

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Anyone else feel like life’s been expensive lately? While we can’t control inflation, we can change our relationship with money. Find out the simple steps you can take to make the most of your income and get ahead with money.


In this episode:

·      Proven Ways to Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck

·      Why People Are Skipping Meals (And It’s Not a Diet!)

·      How Do You Compare Financially to the Average American?


Next Steps:

·      🛒 Save time and money weekly with the Grocery Savings Guide.

·      📗 Read our article “How Much Should I Have in Savings?”

·      💰 Find out what’s possible with the Investment Calculator!

·      🏠 Make a plan with the Mortgage Payoff Calculator.

·      👩‍🎓 Pay off your loans faster with the Student Loan Payoff Calculator.

·      💰 Get ready for retirement with the Retirement Calculator.

 

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💰 George Kamel

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