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Let’s talk budgets

Updated: March 24 2021,
Author: Voya Financial
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Budgeting, Decision Making, Income, Opportunity Cost, Saving, Taxes
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Making the most of your income. 

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Making the most of your income. “Start saving for retirement.” Sounds easy, right? Preparing for the future is an excellent idea as long as you have the means to accomplish that. Simply put, do you have money to work with? The best way to find out is to start budgeting. 

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