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10 Financial Commandments for Your 30s

Your finances might have felt like a plague in your 20s, but thou shalt thrive throughout your 30s and beyond.

Our list of Financial Commandments for your 20s helped you find your financial footing and establish a solid foundation. Now that you're older and (hopefully) wiser, this list of goals will help you continue to build your wealth and blaze a path to financial security.

1. Advance Your Career

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In your 20s, you developed a marketable skill. Now it's time to apply that skill to increase your earnings.

Research potential career paths for workers with your skill. Identify the types of jobs and companies that might be a good match for you. Consider whether you should obtain some additional training and development, either on the job, using free online courses, going back to school or through some other means. You might even consider moving to a city where

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