Never Do These 5 Things After Inheriting A Large Amount Of Money
Should you inherit a large sum of money, it's important to know what to do with it, starting with what to avoid when managing this sudden, bittersweet windfall.
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You've Been Warned: You'll Lose Money On These Home Improvement Projects
When it comes to home improvement and ROI, it depends on whether or not you plan to sell. If so, then there are some projects you may want to reconsider.
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What To Do If Someone Accidentally Sends You Money
While P2P apps are commonplace today, so too are the money scams that target these apps and their users. An example? Someone "accidentally" sending you money.
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The Dark Truth Behind Credit Card Rewards
Credit card rewards may seem like free money, but the truth is, they're not. Card issuers recoup that money in a few ways, actually making money in the process.
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If You Win The Lottery, Is It Better To Take The Lump Sum Or An Annuity?
The odds of winning the lottery are nearly one in 300 million. Still, people do win, and when they do, they must decide whether to take the cash or an annuity.
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What Is The 5-Hour Rule Used By Many Of The World's Most Successful People?
Coined by Michael Simmons, the 5-hour rule is about setting time aside each day -- or across the workweek -- and using that time in a very specific way.
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Are Priority Pass Perks Really Worth The Price?
The cost of getting Priority Pass is more than the annual fee and what you pay per lounge visit. Here's what to consider, starting with how much you travel.
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17 Insurance Products That Are A Total Waste Of Money
Insurance is a viable tool for protecting yourself against tragedy, but in many cases, the products being offered may not be necessary.
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5 Ways Of Making Passive Income That Are Even Better Than Real Estate
While people likely think of real estate first when they think of passive income, there are other ways to earn this money, and all it takes is your investment.
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The Penny Costs More To Make Than It's Worth
The first one-cent coin in the U.S. dates back to 1793. Now, more than 230 years later, the penny still exists, but costs the Mint more than ever to produce.
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This Is The Most Money Ever Spent On A Presidential Campaign
As political campaign spending continues its rise, experts say the 2024 elections, including the presidential election, are on pace to break previous records.
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What Really Happened To Pensions?
When discussing retirement savings, you used to hear a lot more about pensions. What happened to them? To understand their fate, we have to go back to 1978.
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Are The Southwest Credit Card Perks Worth The Cost?
There are three tiers to the Southwest Rapid Rewards credit card: Plus, Premium, and Priority. While perks increase with each tier, so does the annual fee.
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Money Tips And Tricks You Can Steal From Bill Gates
Bill Gates became one of the richest people of all time by incorporating a disciplined set of rules for investing and saving, which you can emulate.
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Toby Keith's Massive Fortune Didn't Just Come From Music
Since his debut in 1993, Toby Keith has been a success, but his impressive net worth was due to more than his music; Keith was also savvy in business.
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What Is Considered A Bad Credit Score?
Per Experian, the average credit score in the United States is 716, which falls in the good range. Here's how far away bad credit scores are from this average.
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What's The Difference Between Traditional Budgeting And Zero-Based Budgeting?
Many likely know about traditional budgeting, where you, for example, use last month's budget as a baseline for this month's. ZBB takes a different approach.
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Here's What Happens When You Can't Make Rent (& How To Deal With It)
Missing a rent payment is a stressful situation for both you and your landlord, but there are several courses of action that can help reduce the tension.
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How Much Money Should You Tip Your Bartender?
When it comes to tipping bartenders, the rules are often fluid, as drink orders and settings vary, but here's where you can start when calculating your tip.
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Things You Should Always Pay For With A Credit Card
Responsibly using a credit card can not only help your credit history/score, but can also result in savings and extra cash through points, rewards, and perks.
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Is It Okay To Withdraw Money From Your Roth IRA?
Roth IRAs are funded with after-tax dollars, which makes them different from traditional IRAs and 401(k)s, not only with regard to taxes but withdrawals, too.
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People Who Won The Lottery And Still Ended Up Dead Broke
Winning the lottery is often thought of as a ticket to financial freedom, but without careful budgeting and discipline, it can go awry.
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How Much Are People Betting On Super Bowl LVIII?
Since 2018, legal sports betting in the U.S. has soared, and this February 11, the gaming industry expects bettors to surpass the previous records by some 20%.
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How Much Does It Cost To Make A Dollar Bill?
The dollar bill's design hasn't changed since 1963, but the cost to produce it has, thanks to inflation. Also, it costs the same to make a $2 bill.
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Sneaky Ways Casinos Trick You Into Spending Money
Losing hands of cards and bad slot machine pulls are far from the only tricks up a casino's sleeve to get customers to spend more money.
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What Does It Mean To Be DINKs?
Have you heard about DINKs? It's a term for a specific type of household; an acronym that described 43% of U.S. households in 2022, per the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Is There Really Such A Thing As Good Debt?
While the word "debt" may carry a negative connotation, not all debt is the same. In fact, people take on good debt every day, where debt is an investment.
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