10 Money Mistakes Most 20‑Somethings Make
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Being in your 20’s is a great time in your life. You’ve reached adulthood and the freedoms that come from not having to abide by your parents rules (If you don’t live at home). This does also introduce to a whole bunch of new things that in many cases your not equipped with experience to handle them properly. Money when not managed correctly in the short time can cause you problems for years to come. This list is about the common mistakes made by people in their 20’s in the hope that it helps a few of you not to make the same mistakes as the people before you.
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