When she got serious about building wealth, she asked for advice. One friend said to automate her money, which she didn't — and she doesn't regret it.
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When she decided to take control of her money, a professional gave her advice about saving, investing, and planning for the future.
It's a good idea to periodically assess your investment portfolio from time to time to see whether it meets your financial goals.
I wasn't able to give my stock portfolio the attention it needed, and I didn't know how to make good stock purchases. I'm much happier with my CD.
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Friends keep telling her to buy stocks when their prices are low, but she's just not sure that's her path to wealth.
She lost money by ignoring investment mistakes, keeping too much money in cash, and paying for subscriptions she didn't use.
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Financial planners say that if you want to invest outside the stock market and grow your money, try options like art and real estate.
Last year, I thought it would be a good idea to open a new credit card. However, in the year since, I haven't used it at all.
The IRS updates tax brackets every year, so it's always a good idea to check whether you're close to one of the cutoff points.
I want to have a plan in place to make sure my daughter is taken care of if I die, so I'm making setting up a trust a priority this year.
I'm taking advantage of the safety features offered by my credit card to ensure that I'll see unusual transactions sooner in the future.
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