The Money with Katie Show

#3: TOP 5 PERSONAL FINANCE BASICS: Money for Beginners


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Today, we're looking at the top 5 basics for people who are starting their personal finance journey:

  1. Paying off debt strategically

  2. Not over-doing the emergency fund

  3. Investing early and often in a tax-efficient way

  4. Living beneath your means

  5. Using credit cards to travel for free

  6. RESOURCES MENTIONED

    • Get started with Betterment > "Betterment Safety Net"

    • Pick up a Wealth Planner tool for an exact emergency fund recommendation

    • How to Use Your 401(k) in Early Retirement without a 10% Penalty

    • 401(k)s for the Self-Employed

    • A Case for Why Nice Stuff Might Be Making Your Life Worse

    • The Top 3 Spending Mistakes I See

    • Travel Credit Cards: A Full Breakdown Guide

    • Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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