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If you are in the market to sell your home, a good real estate agent is an invaluable asset.

Agents help their clients navigate the market and find potential buyers, and in return for their time and expertise, they charge commission fees. But what exactly is covered in agent commission fees? And what can homeowners expect to receive in exchange for these costs?

Read on to gain a full understanding of what real estate commission is, how much it costs, who pays for it, and alternative routes sellers can take if they are looking to save money.

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Jimmy Fallon Net Worth 2021: $60 million.

Jimmy Fallon was first known as a long-time cast member of Saturday Night Live (SNL) before hosting the late-night television shows Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and The Tonight Show, both of which have made him millions of dollars each year.

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Net Worth:	$60 Million
Born:	September 19, 1974
Source of Wealth:	TV Host, Comedian, Actor, Screenwriter
Nationality:	United States of America
Last Updated:	2021

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When Jimmy Fallon started his comedy career, his ultimate goal was to be on Saturday Night Live. He would eventually accomplish that goal and go on to host his own successful and unique late-night television shows.

As of 2021, his reported net worth is $60 million. However, it seems likely that it’s quite a bit higher than that. Below is an outline of his path to fame and fortune, as well as some lessons we can learn from his journey to wealth.

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First comes love, then comes commitment, then comes financial partnership.

Individuals who come into a relationship with solid money habits have an advantage, but to make love work, it’s essential to merge skills to make the most of dual incomes and hit shared goals and dreams.  Financial planning can be a source of frustration and friction when you have different attitudes toward saving and spending or aren’t sure where your money should be going.

Being a financially effective couple has nothing to do with being rich. It has to do with managing the money you have and allocating it effectively toward the things you value and want to do in life. It also comes from knowing you and your partner’s money stories and money personalities.

There’s no handbook for how couples should manage their money effectively because, well, each couple wants different things out of life. Still, there are ways to grow your money together while keeping arguments to a minimum.

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If you are heading to Reddit for personal finance information, below are the top 14 subreddits you should explore first.

I didn’t start actively participating on Reddit until about a year ago after starting this website, Just Start Investing. I was surprised by how helpful some of the information could be, especially if you look in the right spots.

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My first house hacking was my first primary residence. Although I technically became a landlord, I didn’t consider myself a real estate investor.

I sold that property at my first opportunity. However, if I only understood real estate investing strategies, I would have never let that property go!

In 2011, my wife shared that she wanted to own a condo downtown and rent it out. I quickly disagreed with her and told her, “I didn’t want to fix toilets.”

Fast forward, and I now own multiple investment properties in my local real estate market. My journey reminds me of two things 1) I love real estate investing, and 2) my wife is always right!

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