American personal debt is near an all time high. Last year more Americans filed for bankruptcy than graduated college. 42% of America lives from paycheck to paycheck. These are alarming statistics but we can do something about it. Understand need vs want, make a budget and live by it, save 15% of every paycheck, pay off credit cards every month, and take advantage of employer retirement plans. Take charge of your money.

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