
3 bad money habits experts say you need to break in 2025
Experts recommend breaking these common bad money habits this year to make the most of your money.
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Jessica Walrack is a freelance contributor who covers a variety of personal finance topics such as investing and mortgage industry trends. Over the last decade, Jessica has written hundreds of finance articles for a wide range of industry-leading publications and has served as an Advisory Board member for USA Today. Additionally, she helps finance-related startups, small businesses and Fortune 500 companies execute their content marketing strategies.
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