Don’t compare yourself to others financially, focus on you
We get to wrapped up in comparing our own financial status to those around us. Whether friends, family, or others in our age group. We all have different situations and not everything you see is as glamorous below the surface. Don’t compare yourself to others. Stay focused on your progress and don’t worry about the Joneses.
Understand how credit cards work and don’t get into crazy debt
Building good credit and using credit cards is important.But it’s more important to understand how they work and ensure you don’t go into debt. It can happen much easier than you think. Learn more about using credit cards and debit cards here.
Avoid complacency in your career, know your worth
If you are in a career slump or feel like it’s going nowhere then take action. It’s easy to complain and be complacent with mediocrity. I ran into this issue and felt that way for three years before I was laid off. You leave money, happiness, and professional growth on the table. Don’t wait to make changes.
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