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Millennials Face Challenging Financial Issues. Here’s What The Experts Have to Say to Them
financial planning for millennials Millennials — generally defined as adults born between 1981 and 1996 — face some unique challenges when it comes to financial planning. While the oldest millennials are entering midlife and potentially their peak earning years, the youngest may just be getting settled into their careers. As a result, financial planning for millennials can span a wide variety of needs, goals and solutions. For more help with financial planning, consider working with a financial advisor. Why Is Financial Planning Important for Millennials? Generally, it’s easier to manage money and reach your goals when you have a strategy in place. Millennials can benefit from financial planning to make…
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Mark Abrams says he has been building for this position during his 28-year career with the City of Mansfield. Kelly Blankenship has done the job before and says she’s ready to do it again. Abrams and Blankenship are the two Republicans vying for city finance director in the May 2 primary election. The winner will face Democrat Jon Van Harlingen in the general election. Current Finance Director Linn Steward is not able to run again because of term limits. She is running for mayor. Abrams, 49, is a Mansfield native. He has been working his way up the city ladder for the last 28 years. Abrams started off as a…
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