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Its all aboutmaking your money work for you, she said.

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Instead, reframe it.

Youre not depriving yourself.

Youre buying freedom, she said.

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She recommended viewers pay off any debts with 8% or higher interest first.

She recommended you keep that fund in a high-yield savings account.

Set up direct debits for bills and automatic transfers forsavings and investments.

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Then, check that you have separate accounts for spending and fun money to check that you dont overspend.

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