5 New Year resolutions for a financially sound 2024

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#1 Buy an insurance policy

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#2 Don’t leave tax planning till the last minute

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#3 Start investing for your golden years

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#4 Choose your investments wisely

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#5 Don’t time the market

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Thanks for Reading!

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