Melinda Perez, a financial educator, still remembers the first time she felt financially confident. She had recently started investing money outside of her employer-sponsored retirement account because she was finally earning more than she spent. “It was exciting because for once, I had what felt like extra money,” recalls Perez, who lives in San Antonio,…
How to Bolster Your Financial Confidence
April 25, 2023
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Closing Prices for Crude Oil, Gold and Other Commodities (Apr. 25)
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Dear Dr. Chloe, My Boyfriend Is Still Married and Though Separated for Years After Only Being Married for One Day, He Says Needs the Income He Gets From Her
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