3 Financial Basics
- Create a Financial Calendar: prevent yourself from forgetting quarterly tax payments and to get credit reports.
- Check Your Interest Rate: Pay off loans, open saving accounts and negotiate credit debts based on interest rates.
- Track Your Net Worth: The difference between your assets and debt — it tells you your financial standing.
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