#3: TOP 5 PERSONAL FINANCE BASICS: Money for Beginners | Money With Katie Podcast

Today, we're looking at the top 5 basics for people who are starting their personal finance journey:

Paying off debt strategically

Not over-doing the emergency fund

Investing early and often in a tax-efficient way

Living beneath your means

Using credit cards to travel for free

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