Avoid These 5 Money Mistakes Americans Make to Secure Your Financial Future
Wednesday, 15 May 2024, 21:00
Common Money Mistakes to Avoid
No one is immune to money management errors. Read on and learn how to avoid some common ones.
- Not building emergency savings: About half of Americans have less than $500 in their savings account. Not having enough emergency savings can add to financial stress when unexpected expenses creep up.
- Putting off retirement planning: For many years, I completely avoided thinking about retirement savings.
- Not having a will: I'm guilty of not having a will, so this one's a reminder for me, too.
- Not having the correct tax withholdings: In my first salaried job, I worried about getting my tax withholdings right.
- Ignoring your credit score: Your credit score indicates to lenders how likely you are to repay loans on time.
Remember, we all make financial mistakes. The important thing is to figure out which ones you might be making right now and how you can correct them.
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