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How to Make Financial Decisions When You Don't Feel Ready
You don't need perfect confidence before making a financial decision.
But you do need a way to decide whether the decision actually works for your financial life.
Before making a big money move, ask yourself:
What problem am I trying to solve?
What happens if I'm wrong?
Can I afford the downside?
How easy—or expensive—is this decision to reverse?
What does waiting cost me?
Whether you're thinking about investing, buying your first home, accepting a new job or making another major commitment, the goal isn't to eliminate uncertainty.
It's to make sure one imperfect decision doesn't become a…
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