The first thing Hilary Jastram had to do when her finances were drilled down to less-than-zero since she had no prospects–was figure out how to get money in the door. Once she was over that little hump and knew she could pay her share of the bills, she could better strategize–although there is something to be said about panicked strategizing!

Here are three of the 10 tips to get you started on the road toward longevity and prosperity!

1. Barter your time versus money.

2. Networking is like a cover letter. Listen and learn how to do it the right way and how often to do it.

3. Become the expert in groups.

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