If they see you with a wad of cash, they can be more enticed to raise the price for you.

Always ask for the price before pulling out your money with street vendors.

This works well if you're on vacation or near the water and don't want to carry a wallet but need cash on hand for street/food vendors. The best part is it'll be waterproof as well, so you don't have to worry about the awkward "wet dollar" transaction.

Store emergency money in an empty chapstick tube

Always pay more than the minimum credit card payment.

You should own a credit card, but not be in debt with one.

You can get a nice purview of all transactions as they happen which will allow you to quickly catch any fraudulent purchases.

If your bank has mobile notifications, enable them.

A fiduciary is legally and ethically required to put their clients interests before their own. Additionally, look for people that have the CFP® certification, since all CFPs are required to be fiduciaries.

If you're looking for a financial planner in the US, ask if they are a "fiduciary".

Instead, you will increase your spending with every raise/promotion/windfall.

Always ask for the price before pulling out your money with street vendors.

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Store emergency money in an empty chapstick tube

You should own a credit card, but not be in debt with one.

If your bank has mobile notifications, enable them.

If you're looking for a financial planner in the US, ask if they are a "fiduciary".

If you can't live within your means, you will never be happy.

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