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Petty revenge: Grandma owed money in her will to give her estranged daughter one last laugh
In a recent story, an online community member we’ll call Salem describes how their grandmother patched things up with her aunt in a wonderful world of petty revenge. Salem’s grandmother raised her children with love and pampered them. Two of her children, Salem’s father and uncle, became drug addicts. Salem’s aunt, let’s call her Miss […]
What financial advice would you give your 19 year old self? Top 10 answers with the most votes
Recently, a nineteen-year-old man turned to the Internet for financial advice from men. He explained that he was “just getting started” and needed help managing and investing. Here are some of their helpful tips. 1. Invest in your pension early One person suggested investing in your pension as soon as you start working. For example, […]
Gift tax: how much can you give without tax?
When your (very) generous Aunt Betty slips you a $5,000 check on your birthday, do you have to pay taxes on her cash gift? And when you send an annual donation to your favorite charity or alma mater, does anyone pay taxes on that gift? The answer in both cases is no, although, as silly […]
27 places that give birthday gifts for free
It’s your birthday or soon to be! If your birthday is just around the corner, you may have plans to celebrate your birthday. You want it to be an unforgettable birthday. The last thing you want is to pay for your stuff. The birthday boy should be the giver, right? This is a day of […]
4 reasons to give up cash and start using credit cards
With the advent of credit and debit cards, online payment systems, peer-to-peer networks, smartphone apps, and more, getting rid of cash has never been easier. And besides convenience, there are many benefits to using credit cards. Unlike cash, credit cards give you more consumer protection, perks that reward your spending with free airline flights, hotel […]