Saving vs. Investing Day‑0: A Timeline‑First Script for Your Very Next Paycheck
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- Run a simple paycheck script: timeline first, comfort second, products last.
- Split money into Now (0–3 months), Soon (3–24 months), and Later (2+ years).
- Keep Now and Soon money in cash‑like accounts; consider investing Later money meant for multiple years.
- Use a four‑question checklist each payday to make repeatable decisions.
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