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And doing this will give your wallet some breathing room during an economic downturn.

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for do that, first Gen X-ers have to build it into their budgets, if they have one.

Review credit card statementsfor recurring charges you may have not noticed or subscriptions you dont really use or need.

Reaffirm Job Security

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Platner agreed, also suggesting that Gen X consider their side gigappetite and options.

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