A Roadmap for Building Generational Wealth for a Young Family

Many young families are torn with the balance of digging out of student loans and other debt while feeling the pressure of living it up or keeping up with the Joneses.

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For families who have young children, all kinds of other pressure, especially financially, comes into play.

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Not all of us will build generational wealth during our lifetime, but even if we don’t quite get to the finish line, following these steps will significantly improve your financial life.

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Track Your Expense

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Establish an Emergency Fund

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Automate Your Finances

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Pay Off Your Debt

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Take an evening to find out all your outstanding debt and write it down. You can take a few different approaches to pay down your debt.

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