Do You Hate Your Budget? Try This Instead [CNET]

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Bernadette Joy is a money expert that offers relatable  advice on achieving financial freedom. She paid off $300,000 of debt in three years and invested enough to retire by 40. Bernadette has shared her expertise on TEDx, South By Southwest, and Nasdaq. Bernadette’s upcoming book, CRUSH Your Money Goals, will be released in December 2024.

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