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Money management tips for 2021

We’ve all had a somewhat challenging year and I thought to start the new year with some basic money management tips. Some may be things that you already do, and some hopefully are new to you, or they spark ideas of what to relook at in your own personal finances.

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4 Myths about retirement

Retirement is an idea that’s deeply woven into the fabric of our culture. We all have the dream to retire, but, like everything, it didn’t always exist. It’s an interesting concept and one that evolves through each generation. What retirement means to your parents is different to what it should mean now for you. Let’s look at where the concept came from and identify some of the myths about retirement as we adapt to a new era.

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Starting late to save for retirement

Are you one of the many folk who are starting late to save for retirement? Wondering whether you may have left it too late in fact? You’re not alone. I’ve got a story for you…

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