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#inheritance
fromIndependent
1 hour ago
Real estate

Eoin McGee answers: 'I'm a struggling single mum about to receive an inheritance of 150k. How do I make the most of it for me and my three children?'

fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago
Relationships

I barely knew my grandma, but she left me $85,000 when she died. I was able to take 2 years off work and build my dream business.

fromIndependent
1 hour ago
Real estate

Eoin McGee answers: 'I'm a struggling single mum about to receive an inheritance of 150k. How do I make the most of it for me and my three children?'

fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago
Relationships

I barely knew my grandma, but she left me $85,000 when she died. I was able to take 2 years off work and build my dream business.

fromTasting Table
1 day ago

The Credit Card That Gets You The Best Rewards On Groceries - Tasting Table

The Blue Cash Preferred Card offers significant cash back rewards on grocery and other select purchases, balancing its annual fee.
US politics
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Breaking Down Trump's Tax Bill: Here's What It Means for This Household

High-income families often face significant stress during tax season due to complex financial situations.
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Am I Addicted to Buying ETFs? My Spending on VOO Is Out of Control

Compulsive trading can harm finances and mental health, even when it involves profitable investments.
fromBusiness Insider
5 days ago

I earn over $260,000 as a CEO, but I'm still a HENRY. Big titles don't always mean big wealth.

High earners can still face financial insecurity due to lifestyle inflation and career choices.
fromIndependent
6 days ago

Financial experts make mistakes too - from crypto to foreign property, five money pros share their greatest regret

Financial experts also experience money regrets, showing mistakes are common among all individuals.
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Dave Ramsey's Advice to a Gen Z Investor With $43,000 in Stocks? Buy a Home

"You're a little bit early in your process. Not in your age-but in your process. You're in the middle of transitional things that need to happen before you start investing."
Real estate
Travel
fromMail Online
1 week ago

I saved over 700 on flights using this ChatGPT hack

Using ChatGPT is more effective for finding cheaper flights than mainstream search engines.
Cooking
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

I haven't ordered food delivery in 18 months. Sure, I've saved money, but the decision also changed my relationship with food.

Stopping food delivery led to significant savings and improved food choices.
#credit-score
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago
Bootstrapping

My Dual Win: Boosting My Credit Score by 125 Points While Earning $2,000 - Here's How

Using a '0% Intro APR' credit card can help reduce debt and improve credit scores effectively.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Ramsey's "Credit Score Lie" Statement: Technically True, But What Else Matters?

Having no credit score can hinder borrowing options like mortgages and rentals.
Credit cards can offer benefits if used wisely, including cashback and building credit.
#money-management
fromDefector
1 month ago
Mental health

I Have Found A Personal Finance Influencer Who Isn't As Bad As "Personal Finance Influencer" Sounds | Defector

fromDefector
1 month ago
Mental health

I Have Found A Personal Finance Influencer Who Isn't As Bad As "Personal Finance Influencer" Sounds | Defector

Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

105m in Premium Bond prizes unclaimed - including 11 jackpots worth 100,000

£105 million in Premium Bond prizes remains unclaimed, including 2.6 million total prizes and 11 worth £100,000.
#investment
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Real estate

Eoin McGee answers: 'I'm 26 with 50k in savings and 7k in crypto. Should I invest in shares or buy a house?'

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Real estate

Eoin McGee answers: 'I'm 26 with 50k in savings and 7k in crypto. Should I invest in shares or buy a house?'

#credit-management
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago
Relationships

Harriette Cole: My fiance called me selfish because I think his credit score is his own problem

Prioritizing one's own credit over a partner's request for assistance with credit is not selfish, but rather a protective measure.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago
Parenting

Discovering My Dad's Credit Line - Was He Helping Me or Hurting My Credit Score?

Building credit for children can have benefits, but poor management can lead to high utilization rates and missed payments.
fromTNW | Fintech-Ecommerce
3 weeks ago

Cleo launches new 'AI money coach' to help fix your spending habits

Cleo 3.0 introduces advanced AI features like voice interaction and long-term memory for personalized financial guidance.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

'I was a shopping addict - it needs to be taken more seriously'

'It was the first thing I would think about when I woke up. You keep looking for clothes in the same way someone might keep drinking because they haven't quite reached the point of escapism they were hoping to reach.'
E-Commerce
#credit-cards
Cryptocurrency
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

I Found the Best Credit Card - 4.5X Rewards with Instant Redemption!

Choosing the best credit card varies by individual needs, with various options available for cash back or travel rewards.
Cryptocurrency
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

What Opportunities Am I Forfeiting By Not Using A Credit Card?

Using credit cards wisely can provide financial benefits without the typical downsides, especially for disciplined spenders.
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

This 81-year-old still works at Home Depot to support herself and her 90-year-old husband

"I feel trapped working, but I can't stop working," Lydia says, sitting up to cuddle her basset hound, Brigette. Her husband, Bill, gives her a kiss but lets her be.
Public health
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

How to get 100 back in your pocket - seven financial experts share their top tips

Finding ways to save money can provide extra funds at the end of the month.
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Dave Ramsey Weighs In on Trump's Big Beautiful Bill: 'It Won't Change Your Life'

Dave Ramsey criticized the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, stating there is 'nothing' impactful in it for homeowners, urging individuals to take their financial matters into their own hands.
US politics
#retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago
US politics

My parents have no savings, live paycheck to paycheck, and own a home with $400k in equity - should they cash out and rent instead?

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Retirement

I'm 84 and drive for Uber to pay my bills. I've made some unfortunate investments, but I'm not worried about the future.

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Retirement

I'm 80 and still working. I've filed for bankruptcy twice and only have $37 in my savings account, but I feel blessed.

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Retirement

I retired early in my 50s and am re-entering the workforce at 60. I set aside $4,500 to get certifications - I need every advantage I can get.

from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago
US politics

My parents have no savings, live paycheck to paycheck, and own a home with $400k in equity - should they cash out and rent instead?

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Retirement

I'm 84 and drive for Uber to pay my bills. I've made some unfortunate investments, but I'm not worried about the future.

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Retirement

I'm 80 and still working. I've filed for bankruptcy twice and only have $37 in my savings account, but I feel blessed.

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Retirement

I retired early in my 50s and am re-entering the workforce at 60. I set aside $4,500 to get certifications - I need every advantage I can get.

from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

Dave Ramsey's Credit Score Take: Mostly Right, But Not the Whole Story

Dave Ramsey suggests living without a credit score, claiming financial success without it is possible.
#debt-management
#retirement-planning
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago
Retirement

Dave Ramsey said retirement is not merely a dream, it is a goal that requires you to make a plan

Dave Ramsey emphasizes that Social Security is not a retirement plan, but an addition to it.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Higher education

Hey AI! Can ChatGPT help you to manage your money?

AI tools like ChatGPT prompt deeper financial thinking and planning for retirement savings.
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

The $124 trillion Great Wealth Transfer is bigger than ever-and millennials will get the biggest cut

The generational transfer of nearly $124 trillion in assets over 25 years will profoundly impact families, advisers, businesses, and every segment of the financial industry.
US politics
#entrepreneurship
fromFortune
2 months ago
Startup companies

Mark Cuban didn't take vacations for nearly a decade-the billionaire had 5 roommates and worked weekends to turn his career around after getting fired

fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago
Bootstrapping

Building Wealth While Building a Business: 10 Financial Habits That Pay Off Long-Term | Entrepreneur

fromFortune
2 months ago
Startup companies

Mark Cuban didn't take vacations for nearly a decade-the billionaire had 5 roommates and worked weekends to turn his career around after getting fired

fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago
Bootstrapping

Building Wealth While Building a Business: 10 Financial Habits That Pay Off Long-Term | Entrepreneur

E-Commerce
from24/7 Wall St.
4 weeks ago

I Found Over $2,000 in My Account from a Business I've Never Visited - What Should I Do?

Unexpected deposits in bank accounts require immediate attention to avoid complications.
#financial-independence
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
4 weeks ago

I Lost a Decade of My Life. I'm Scared My Finances Will Never Recover.

Prioritize paying off high-interest credit card debt to improve financial stability and credit health.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Should you buy it? If you answer 'yes' to these questions, probably not

Intentional spending, considering emotional triggers, is crucial even when budgets are tight.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'I had no savings at 27... five years later I bought my own house' - meet the Irish women who started small and saved big

Saving is a struggle for many due to rising rents, high childcare costs, and inflation.
E-Commerce
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'There's no need for anyone to own 15 pairs of leggings' - how I made hundreds of euro selling my clutter on Vinted

Selling unwanted items can provide extra income instead of discarding them.
#financial-planning
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

I've Had My Capital One Card for Years - What's the Best Unlimited 2% Cash Back Card to Replace It?

Switching to a 2% flat-rate, unlimited cash back credit card can offer substantial savings compared to the typical 1.5% cash back card, depending on spending.
E-Commerce
#investing
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Waze's cofounder thinks you should start thinking about saving for retirement at 18

Saving for retirement should start at age 18 to ensure effective investment growth through compounding.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Harriette Cole: Is it out of line to ask my boss for gas money?

It may not be the best time to make your pitch, but you, too, are suffering. You can always ask for a gas allowance.
Relationships
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'I used to miss flights and lose phones. Now I've saved almost 6,000 in three years' - the financial benefits of quitting drinking

Sobriety led individuals to significant financial improvements and a rethinking of their spending habits.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Asking Eric: I was told I overreacted about this property damage

Your caregiver, who understands the challenges you face navigating a world that is often not accommodating, thinks that you don't have the right to be peeved about this?
Health
fromwww.bankrate.com
1 month ago

Could renting be part of the new American dream?

Renting challenges the traditional rhetoric that homeownership is the ultimate path to wealth. Homeownership may be more like a nightmare if it doesn't lead to financial freedom.
Real estate
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

Brits' financial confidence has grown despite economic uncertainty

Brits' financial confidence has grown over the last year despite economic challenges.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

People getting divorced are setting up gift registries. Don't roll your eyes just yet | CBC Radio

"When it came time to get divorced, we were separating a household and he got some things like the vacuum cleaner. I was going to need those kinds of things."
Relationships
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

How much is too much to spend on a home?

Strict budgeting is essential for home buying in costly markets like Greater Boston, especially amidst fears of recession.
fromBustle
1 month ago

This Cash Hack Lets You Enjoy A Fun Weekend On A Budget

Implementing a 'cash only' weekend helps control spending and promotes mindfulness about financial habits.
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

I Grew Up Super Poor. My Rich In-Laws Think They've Cracked the Code for My Money Worries.

You have absolutely no obligation to explain your life choices to other people, especially around something as personal as having children.
Relationships
fromFlowingData
1 month ago

Effects of the Republican bill on your taxes

The new tax bill impacts individuals differently based on various personal factors, including income, household status, and filing options.
E-Commerce
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Try This AI-Powered Stock Picker | Entrepreneur

Sterling Stock Picker simplifies stock investing through personalized AI strategies, enhancing user confidence and understanding.
Fundraising
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I secured over 20 scholarships - enough to pay for my first 2 years of college. It was a huge relief and gave me confidence.

Emma Bayer demonstrates the impact of proactive scholarship applications on funding college education.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

My fiance and I make a combined $300,000 a year. We use a 90/5/5 budgeting system - here's a detailed breakdown.

Combining finances fosters a collaborative approach to financial management in relationships.
fromFortune
1 month ago

Jason Isaacs earned millions from starring roles in 'Harry Potter' and 'The White Lotus'-but he says he has 'pretty much spent' it all

Jason Isaacs acknowledges he has spent most of his estimated $6 million net worth, contrasting with more financially prudent celebrities.
Digital life
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Buy now, pay later loans will soon hit credit scores - and experts think Gen Z could be at risk

FICO will incorporate buy now, pay later data into credit scores starting this fall, impacting mostly Gen Z users.
fromRefinery29
1 month ago

Salary Story: I've Faced Redundancy Too Many Times

My biggest negotiation regret is not negotiating my paid job offer better; I ended up turning it down to avoid an unpaid internship instead.
London startup
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Should You Die Broke?

Spend resources while alive to maximize experiences.
Health, time, and money peak at different life stages.
The FIRE mindset may hinder enjoying youth.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Michael Houghton: 'I was in knots over a 9 cupcake purchase. Is it any wonder my wife hates FIRE?'

The FIRE lifestyle can create tension if one partner doesn't fully support it.
#podcast
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Emma App's latest budgeting tools promise smarter money management and credit-building potential

Emma's new features enhance budgeting by providing real-time insights and tools for modern financial challenges.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

We Retired in Our 30s with Millions and Now My Wife Wants a Divorce

Wealth doesn't ensure marital happiness; unexpected life changes can challenge even the most secure situations.
Bootstrapping
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I pay $2,800 every month toward my student loans. Although I only have $200 left each week to spend, I'll be debt-free this year.

Deciding to live at home allowed me to pay aggressively towards my student loans, leading to financial freedom.
fromFortune
2 months ago

The heiress of $10 billion Perdue farms and the $12 billion Sheraton hotel empire wore hand-me-downs, still rides the subway, and flies economy

If you're always going on private jets, what inkling do you have about the real world?
Startup companies
Social media marketing
fromLifehacker
2 months ago

Those Investment Ads on Facebook Are Scams

Current investment scams utilize fraudulent Facebook ads impersonating well-known investors to exploit emotional vulnerabilities, leading to significant financial losses.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

I'm trying to decide if a financial advisor is worth it but am having doubts

Financial advisors can enhance your investment strategy but come at a cost; it's essential to understand their value.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Can Most People Really Afford a House Following Dave Ramsey's Mortgage Advice?

Understanding affordable mortgage amounts is crucial for potential homeowners.
Dave Ramsey's mortgage advice may be challenging in current housing markets.
Deciding on a fixed mortgage term impacts affordability and financial health.
Startup companies
fromFortune
2 months ago

This Gen X CEO runs Eventbrite, the ticketing platform that has sold over two billion tickets-she loves Legos, hypnotherapy, and skin-care gadgets

Emma Burleigh covers success and entrepreneurship, focusing on careers and personal finance at Fortune.
fromAlleywatch
2 months ago

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 6/10/2025

Polimorphic, a startup providing AI services for government engagement, has secured $18.6M in funding, raising its total equity to $28M since its inception in 2019.
NYC startup
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