Nine steps to financial security :

Scott Adams, creator of Dilbert, wrote a book called “The Way of the
Weasel.”In it, he lays out a one-page list for how to manage your
money. While I recognize that a book consisting largely of cartoon is
an unorthodox place to find sound financial advice, I think he is spot
on – if you do these things you will be fine:

1. Make a will.

2. Pay off your credit cards.

3. Get term life insurance if you have a family to support.

4. Fund your 401(k) to the maximum.
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