31 Scary Financial Mistakes You Can Easily Avoid

Sure, ghosts and witches and spider webs can be scary. But if you've advanced beyond childhood, there are probably some other things that will strike more fear into your heart -- like an unexpected $1,700 car repair bill or not having enough money for retirement.

You can minimize these kinds of terrors by learning about scary financial mistakes that you can easily avoid. See how many of the following mistakes you're at risk of making or have already made -- and then take steps to keep moving forward toward your financial goals. 

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