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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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| 1. Dial Away Your Debt | ||||||
| It's true. You can lower your credit card interest rates with one phone call. Learn More » |
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| 2. Get More From Your Savings Don't stash your short-term cash savings under your mattress. Earn higher yields on CDs, money markets, and more. Learn More » |
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| 3. Invest for Less | |||||||
| Make sure your broker isn't charging you too much. Compare rates and hire a new one in only 60 seconds. Learn More » |
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| 4. Retire Early Thanks to recent tax law changes, you can start pitching in more to your retirement accounts. Learn More » |
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| 5. Refinance and Save | ||||||||||||||
| When interest rates drop, some homeowners have the opportunity to save big money. Learn More » |
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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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