Shannon Csapilla
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Shannon Csapilla is a Wealth Management Client Associate at Merrill Lynch in Stamford, CT. With a background in economics and mortgage administration, she specializes in personalized financial planning, wealth management.
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My Approach to Saving in 2025
As we head into 2025, saving more money is at the top of my personal priorities. If you’re like me, you’ve probably thought about how to get better at managing your finances and setting aside more for the future. According to a recent survey by Bankrate, only 43% of Americans set financial resolutions, and saving money tops the list for many of them. Yet, on average, Americans save just 7.7% of their disposable income, which is far below the recommended 15%-20%.
By Shannon Csapillaabout a year ago in Futurism
how i built better habits for success
When I think about the progress I’ve made in my career and personal life, it all comes down to the habits I’ve built. Success doesn’t happen overnight, and for me, it wasn’t about drastic changes. It was about small, consistent steps that added up over time.
By Shannon Csapillaabout a year ago in Lifehack
Money goes in, money goes out—it seemed straightforward
Growing up, I didn't think much about finances beyond the basics. Money came in, money went out—it seemed straightforward. But as I started managing my own life, the complexities of finance began to unfold. My wake-up call came when I had to confront the gap in my own understanding and how it impacted my financial decisions.
By Shannon Csapillaabout a year ago in Journal
I learned the importance of savings the hard way
I learned the importance of savings the hard way. For years, I thought setting aside around 7-8% of my income was "good enough." It felt manageable, and I didn’t see an urgent need to save more. But when life threw some unexpected challenges my way, I realized how wrong I’d been.
By Shannon Csapillaabout a year ago in Lifehack
