The Powerful Lesson My Parents Taught Me about Spending

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One thing I’ve learned is that it’s not how much you make but how you spend it.

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No matter how much you make, your spending habits will mean the difference between living well and barely livin’.

It’s Not What You Make But How You Spend It

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The Importance of an Emergency Fund

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Taking My Financial Lessons Back to School

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