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Guide to financial independence part 1: financial terms and jargon
Whether you’re 14 or 42, you’re likely thinking about your financial independence. While this may mean freedom from your parents or from the droll of a 9-to-5, the first step is to be financially literate. As Investopedia explains, financial literacy is the ability to understand and effectively use a variety of financial skills, like budgeting […]