We’ve devised a little roadmap of goals that everyone can follow to make sure they are meeting the right financial goals for their age. Of course, you can accomplish any of these goals sooner, but this is a good general map of where you should be at any given age:
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Most people’s finances would be improved by another year spent in the workforce, but you also don’t want to work for so long that you don’t have time to enjoy the things you want to do in retirement. Here’s how to tell if you are ready to leave the working world behind.
Make sure you do these 5 things before stepping away from the working world.
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Ditch the makeup and hair products. Your budgeting skills might be the thing you should really show off on your next date. Money skills are more important than even good looks when seeking a mate!
In a recent survey about relationships and finances, MONEY found that both baby boomers and millennials agree on the three most attractive traits in a potential mate: a sense of humor, compassion, and—yes—financial responsibility. For both groups, those qualities all rank higher than physical chemistry, diligence, and even intellect.
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Do you have money to invest, but you’re not sure where to put it? The stakes are so high in investing that you should consider fee-only planners. They’ll give you a fixed price up front for their services, regardless of the product they recommend. You won’t have to worry about conflict of interest.
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Should I pay off my debt or start investing? This question, perhaps more than any other, has plagued investors for generations. Ironically, it is one that can be easily decided by using a bit of simple math.
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The 401(K) has become America’s number one way to save for retirement. The stock market’s recent bull streak has not only pushed the average 401(k) plan balance to record highs, but also boosted the ranks of a new breed of retirement investor: the 401(k) millionaire. To join this “Million Dollar Club,” you need to learn all the right ingredients to this recipe.
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