Why Time Is More Important Than Money

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Money is important, especially when you don’t have any. Ask anyone who is struggling financially, and it is no surprise that money is constantly on their mind.

Ask someone who is financially set, or someone facing a terminal illness, and you may hear a different answer.

Weighing the value of money against time has been on my mind ever since learning I had breast cancer in 2022. After getting over the shock of my diagnosis and getting through treatment, I knew I would be fine.

However, I had to think long and hard about going back to work. The last thing I wanted to do after recovering from cancer was to risk getting COVID, since my work put me in the homes of my clients. How much time do I have left, anyway? Cancer made me ask myself why I was even working.

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What Is Financial Literacy And Why Is It Important For Retirement?

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Learning about and improving your financial literacy is never over. There is more to learn at every stage of life, including when you are about to retire. Plus, your financial goals and priorities change over time. Improving financial literacy during the years leading up to retirement and even after you have retired is one of the key steps you can take to ensure better financial outcomes.

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18 Ways To Make Money On The Side With A Full-Time Job

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Looking for ways to make money on the side, even with a full-time job? Increasing income is one of the most powerful tools to help you catch up retirement savings after a late start. However, what if you’re already working full-time and do not plan to change jobs? You can still boost your income by making extra money on the side!

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Mental Health & Money: 10 Wellness Tools To Help You Improve Your Finances

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Is there a link between money and mental health? Yes, it turns out that money and mental health are closely connected. Depression and other mental health conditions can impact one’s ability to earn money, get along with others, and manage activities of daily living.

Not only can mental health affect your finances, but money (or the lack of it) impacts mental health and wellbeing, too. The connection between mental health and money can lead to a downward spiral of job loss, debt, and long-term financial and emotional instability.

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Retirement Catch Up Tips That Will Help You Grow Your Savings

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There is a retirement savings gap in the United States and it is affecting baby boomers. Many of us who are behind in saving for retirement are older. This is a problem because we have fewer working years left to make money.

Thankfully, there are a number of ways to catch up retirement savings.

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