When Good Money Advice Is Bad For You

Liz Weston, NerdWallet.com
Tue, 11/28/2017 - 6:55am

Discussing economic class is tricky in America, but the working and middle classes face vastly different financial challenges than upper-income families, and the gaps are growing wider. Good money advice for high earners could be lousy for low earners, and vice versa. For example, certified financial planners recommend saving a three-month emergency fund before tackling... More From NerdWallet How to Rebound From Natural Disaster Debt Not Feeling the Recovery?

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