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preferably
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Automate Early Contributions To Maximize Long-Term Growth The most important strategy for saving for children's college funds is to set up an automatic savings plan as soon as possible, preferably when they're born so that funds are automatically deposited into an investment account.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025 -
Again, that’s why the film isn’t explicit – teenagers can see it, preferably with their parents.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
6 July 2025
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“Desirably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desirably. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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