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New Year's Resolutions You Can Keep
Let's face it, New Year's resolutions are nightmares that hang over our heads like that dark cloud that follows Eeyore everywhere he goes. We mostly fail to keep our resolutions because they are too vague and imply guilt-inducing judgment. 1. Live every moment. 2. Be a good person. 3. Lose a lot of weight. No pressure. Right? Wrong.
Don't despair. We've put together a quick, proactive to-do list that is actually doable. This year's resolution: Save big bucks now and live comfortably in the future. Now, that's a resolution you can get behind. Let's get started!
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If even this simple list seems too daunting, and you don't want to go it alone, you can get some unbiased, professional advice about your finances with TMF Money Advisor.
For more money-saving tips to aid your journey to Financial Independence, visit our Personal Finance area.
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