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Money experts have it all, dont they?

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All that financial knowledge right at their fingertips.

The fame and fortune of being a go-to resource for all things money-wise because theyre sowise about money.

Its easy to assume theyre so above it all, you could never reach their level.

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Well, what if the money experts who dominate your TV and social feeds started out on ground level?

What if theyre still learning, often through the process of making mistakes, just like you?

Better yet, shes down to share where she erred so you canavoid the same missteps.

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You might assume she immediately jumped to make some investments or find other ways to grow her income further.

Her long-term anxiety compelled her to keep everything in one place.

Corcoran toldMake Itthat she once learned this lesson the hard way.

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When I bought my first home, I showed up at the table to close without the closing costs.

Money has nothing to do with being happier.

Take care of yourself emotionally as well as financially as you work to achieve success.

Caitlyn Moorhead contributed to the reporting for this article.

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