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FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Pay off major debts Expected time: 5+ years Account types: Credit card debt, mortgage, student loans, car loans Getting out of debt is essential to the success of your other long-term financial goals. Most people use a mortgage to buy real estate, but many mortgage lenders ask for at least 20% of the purchase price as a down payment.

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MARCH 12, 2022

With companies dealing with lingering COVID-related uncertainty , supply chain shortages and inflation, those business owners who do decide to travel will be focused on stretching their travel budgets as far as possible. Here are some tips on choosing the best card for you —and to make sure you’re making the most of it. #1

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OCTOBER 10, 2021

We’d spend the majority of the year being diligent budgeters and ignoring our desires to take lavish vacations, spend heavily on meals or buy the newest gadget. Every January, we would find ourselves with a large credit card balance and would have to adjust our goals to make up for it. And then November would roll around.

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JUNE 23, 2023

Following a financial independence plan, which includes a savings system and budget, will be the key to chasing your goals while maintaining a roof over your head and food in the fridge. Before opening accounts or building budgets, spend a little time reflecting on your patterns. Start an emergency fund.

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JULY 25, 2022

I simply don’t see the need for one when I can use credit cards and earn points and perks for my daily transactions. Thanks to my credit card points, I’ve earned flight upgrades, airline lounge privileges, free stays at high-end hotels as well as cash back, just from putting my everyday purchases on my credit card.

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JANUARY 5, 2010

We’re talking that getting a speeding ticket isn’t cause for panic simply because that wasn’t in the budget. It’s more like what you have described for yourself – not having to budget and think about how much is in my bank account before making a purchase. That’s “success” for me, in business.

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