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Ellen Allen

Ellen Allen is an East Coast writer who brings a personal touch to finance and career topics, drawing from her own experiences to offer relatable, real-world advice. She believes the best insights come from lived moments, helping readers navigate money and work with confidence and clarity.

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10 Common Work Habits That Secretly Hold You Back Financially

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10 Career Moves That Seem Smart in Your 20s but Hurt You Later

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10 Sneaky Ways Lifestyle Creep Is Draining Your Wallet

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The Smartest Ways to Use Your Tax Refund

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US Consumers Have Serious Recession Concerns

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I Used Retail Therapy to Cope With Life — Here’s How I Finally Stopped

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I Took a Pay Cut for Work-Life Balance — Was It Worth It?

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Dollar General CEO Says Inflation Is Hurting Customers

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How to Set Work Boundaries Without Looking Like You Don’t Care

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How I Saved $10,000 Almost Without Noticing