Category: Getting Started
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Financial Literacy: The Money Conversation Most People Never Had
Nobody ever sat me down and said: “Here’s how money works. Here’s what you need to know before you leave home. Here’s how to think about it, decide about it, and build a life with it.” My parents did the best they could. They worked hard. They provided. But nobody had taught them either. So…
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How to Start Managing Your Money When You Feel Financially Overwhelmed
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I nearly had a panic attack over student loans at 2 p.m. on a regular afternoon. (I say nearly, because I don’t take actual panic attacks lightly. This was as close to one as I’d ever been.) I was sitting at my desk in the dining room of the 800 square foot house I rented…
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How to Know If You’re Ready for a Financial Planner
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“Do I have enough money?” “Shouldn’t I get out of debt first?” These are the questions I hear most often — and the honest answer might surprise you. Readiness isn’t about how much you have.