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Learning to pay yourself first

Exactly what does it mean to pay yourself first? Overall, it means that your top priority should be to put a certain amount of money into your savings and/or investment accounts before you pay your monthly expenses, such as your rent or mortgage payment, car payment, student loan payment and so forth.

This could help you prioritize your financial well-being and help ensure…

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Best ways to pay a large credit card bill

Getting a large credit card bill – whether anticipated or not – can be alarming. However, paying down a large credit card bill can be easier than you think. It just takes a solid, realistic plan and a dedication to budgeting.

Large or growing credit card debt can be detrimental to your finances in multiple ways. For one, carrying a large balance could negatively affect…

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