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How to plan for a windfall

From an inheritance to vested stock options, you have to have a plan for what to do with a windfall of money before you get it in your hands. A while back, I wrote a post about what to do … Read MoreRead More

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The hesitation before putting extra money toward a big goal

Recently, I found myself in the situation where I had a little extra money. Not a ton, you understand, but it felt significant to me. Now, as I’ve argued before, the first thing you do when you receive an unexpected … Read MoreRead More

What to do first when you get an unexpected windfall

  Some situations are outside of our control. An unexpected job loss. An unexpected medical situation. These are all situations when you really need an emergency fund to get you through. But perhaps I’m too focused on the negative. While … Read MoreRead More