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• Read your financial goals out loud everyday.
• Keep your worksheets and financial papers organized and in a safe place.
• Remember to track what you spend for at least a week. Remind yourself how easy it is to overspend.
• Keep your list of sources for an emergency fund handy. Add to your emergency fund whenever you can.
• Pay back all the money you owe on time, all the time.
• Be clear on the reasons why you should use credit.
• Know how to figure out the total cost of an item purchased with credit.


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