❓ Would you join a Wallet Hacks community?

Published 1 day ago • 1 min read

Good morning Reader,

I've been playing around with the idea of creating a community where we could all hang out - share ideas, ask questions, etc. - is that something you'd be interested in?

Hit reply and let me know what you think (good or bad!) - I'd love to hear your thoughts on something like this.

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🥶 Freeze your credit reports

There is a no-cost way to stop identity thieves in their tracks and takes must a few minutes to set up. You should do this today.

I explain why you should do it in this Instagram video.

And you can read how to do it below:

👉 How to freeze & unfreeze your credit reports

🫠 Did Boomer's Ruin It For Everyone?

The financial picture for a young person today looks bleak. Median income can't buy you a median house. Inflation is is high and interest rates are high.

Naturally, we search for whom to blame... and it's popular to pick on "Boomers."

But should we?

👉 Did the Boomers Ruin it for Everyone?

⏲️ Where Your Retirement Lasts Longer

We all know that cost of living has a huge impact on your money. If you retire in New York City, your nest egg won't stretch as far if you lived in a cheaper area such as Alabama or Arkansas.

Here are the 22 states where your retirement will last the longest:

👉 Your Retirement Savings Will Last the Longest in These 22 States

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Talk to you soon!

Jim

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