Brian Roberts/Flickr Many people find their 40s to be the best decade yet. You're in your peak earning years, and the kids, if not nearly launched or even out on their own, will soon be past the pricey preschool stage.
And if you made smart money choices in your 20s and 30s, you're beginning to reap the rewards: cars bought for cash , a nearly paid-off mortgage, the chance to travel, a well-funded retirement.
Life isn't always ideal, of course. Perhaps you live in an economically depressed region, or were left jobless during the recession and have struggled to restart your career. Maybe...
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