Introducing Power Percentage™. You have been trying to measure your financial life for years. You measure it by your credit score, your net worth, your income, your savings or retirement account balances… yet none of those reward you for good behavior…
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Damian, I keep hearing people talk about the coming recession. I know you can’t tell me when it’s going to happen, but what should I do to make sure I’m prepared for when it does happen? – Emily —————— Hi…
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