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How to take charge of your personal finances

It's hard to know where to start with personal finance — saving, budgeting and everything else in between. These TED Talks provide insightful perspectives and practical advice to help you face your financial situation with honesty and compassion.

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An honest look at the personal finance crisis
18:02

Elizabeth White

An honest look at the personal finance crisis

18 minutes 2 seconds
Why the secret to success is setting the right goals
11:41

John Doerr

Why the secret to success is setting the right goals

11 minutes 41 seconds
Let's get honest about our money problems
12:20

Tammy Lally

Let's get honest about our money problems

12 minutes 20 seconds
Could your language affect your ability to save money?
11:56

Keith Chen

Could your language affect your ability to save money?

11 minutes 56 seconds
The true cost of financial dependence
08:26

Estelle Gibson

The true cost of financial dependence

8 minutes 26 seconds
How I learned to read -- and trade stocks -- in prison
10:53

Curtis "Wall Street" Carroll

How I learned to read -- and trade stocks -- in prison

10 minutes 53 seconds
Why you should define your fears instead of your goals
13:12

Tim Ferriss

Why you should define your fears instead of your goals

13 minutes 12 seconds
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