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One of J. Money's rules is that any cash and coinage found in his pocket can be spent any way he wants.
Putting your saving and investing on an automated plan is a great way to manage money, but some think it's the lazy man's route.
It's no wonder I found myself in debt, and that I stayed there for so long.
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