Simple Ways to Keep Your Finances Organized in 2022
New Year’s resolutions get a lot of flack. But making important changes is easier when you attach meaning to them. The new year is a perfect opportunity for a fresh start.
Zina Kumok
Certified Financial Health Counselor, Certified Credit Counselor, and freelance personal finance writer/speaker. I paid off $28,000 of student loans in 3 years. Now, I teach people how to be mindful with their money. ConsciousCoins.com
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