What I Wish I’d Known at 18: Money Advice For a Graduating Senior

I’m just about to hit a big milestone: my oldest is about to graduate from high school and head out into the big bad world. I am sentimental about having him leave home. And, like all good parents, I also wonder if I’ve taught him all the right things to maximize his success.

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So in honor of sending (kicking) him out of the nest, here are 7 Basic Habits of Prosperity I want him to understand and begin to apply in his life. Read More

Study Money

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Be a Skeptic

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Avoid Debt

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Be Wary of Predictions

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