Kat’s Money Corner: Being Money Savvy Doesn’t Require an Olympian Effort

This being an Olympic year, and with the start of the winter games only days away, I find myself thinking in Olympic terms. For example, to talk about financial planning for the long haul, I’m reminded of the old saying that life is a marathon, not a sprint.

To keep that metaphor’s torch lit, think of your retirement as the finish line of your financial marathon. It’s the goal you’re working toward all the way through that long journey …

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