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Basically, I self-educated on how to invest.

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Then I could participate in and focus on dollar cost averaging any extra money that I had.

So I was really getting as involved as I could.

Like I said, atax advantage movewas something I was looking for, she said.

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They didnt put that money into the market, because they wanted to have a 20% down payment.

Once they bought a home, Maizes felt it was time to increase her investing approach.

This can not only build investing discipline, it can lower your average cost per share over time.

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Instead, we saw it as an opportunity to grow our wealth.

They were so successful at paying their home off, they did it in eight years.

She said its helpful to figure out what you value most and have a value driven financial plan.

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I think its really important that you share where you are [financially].

Eliminate High Interest Debt

Maizes also stressed the importance of eliminating high interest debt.

Another thing is to increase your cash flow.

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