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We bought 2.5 acres of land in rural Virginia for $37,000. Here's why we think the investment will pay off.

Rajan Chidambaram and Renzo Sanio bought undeveloped land in Virginia for $37,000.Courtesy of Rajan Chidambaram.Two college students bought undeveloped land in rural Virginia, hoping to build a lux...

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Trump eyes no taxes for Americans making less than $150k, says Lutnick

President Donald Trump is reportedly seeking to eliminate federal income taxes for Americans earning less than $150,000, a move that could provide significant tax relief but also raise concerns o...

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The 10 happiest cities in the US, ranked

Fremont, California, was ranked the happiest city in the United States.Andrei Stanescu/Getty ImagesA WalletHub study ranked the 182 largest US cities by how happy their residents were.Cities in Neb...

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2 credit cards offer up to 5% back when you buy a new house, but there's a catch

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A new economic power is emerging in Europe

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk.WOJTEK RADWANSKI/AFP via Getty ImagesPoland is one of Europe's fastest-growing economies.Its economy has continued to grow despite issues faced by its neighbors.So...

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My kids demand I buy them toys when we go to Target and throw a tantrum if I don't. I wonder where my parenting went so wrong.

The author's kids (not pictured) often throw tantrums in Target.hoozone/Getty Images/iStockphotoWhen my wife gave birth to our third kid, I took on the grocery shopping responsibility.That meant I ...

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I'm a financial planner, and I see people make 3 money mistakes all the time — but they're easy to fix

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'Shark Tank' star Kevin O'Leary says it's a good time to buy stocks — and doesn't see a recession yet

"Shark Tank" investor Kevin O'Leary.Roy Rochlin via Getty ImagesKevin O'Leary said Trump's tariffs were a temporary tactic to secure better terms of trade.The "Shark Tank" investor added the slump ...

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Half of taxpayers are relying on refunds, but DOGE cuts could delay their dollars

Everyone loves tax filing season, right? But for many Americans, the process is confusing and challenging, while the potential refunds are desperately needed. With little more than a month unti...

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Life after RTO: 11 Amazon employees reflect on the highs and lows of returning to the office full time

Amazon's five-day RTO mandate began on January 2.4x6/Getty, Ava Horton/BIDemoralized, stressed out, and struggling to take care of family members. Energized, efficient, and connected to their cowor...

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Financial advisors respond to the rise in recession talk

All this angst comes as US stocks suffer their sharpest declines in months with the S&P 500 falling into correction territory on Tuesday.This begs the question as to whether financial advisors ...

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When It Comes to Saving for Retirement, Here’s Something Both Parties Can Agree On

Are ESOPs actually a good idea? Warren Buffet is known to have said about diversification: “[it] makes very little sense for anyone that knows what they’re doing.” As someone with his retir...

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An early TikTok investor is $17 billion richer this year, making him the wealthiest man in finance after Warren Buffett

TikTok logoRiccardo Milani/Hans Lucas/AFP/Getty ImagesMost of the world's biggest billionaires have suffered wealth declines this year as stocks have fallen.Susquehanna's Jeff Yass bucks the trend ...

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My financial goals right now are all about planning for the worst. I'm doing 5 things to prepare for uncertainty.

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I've been a professional declutterer for 18 years. Reframe 'wants' and 'needs' so you don't overbuy.

Tracy McCubbin started a decluttering business.Courtesy of Tracy McCubbinTracy McCubbin grew up around family members who were hoarders.Their experience helped her understand the burden that can co...

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Social Security services at risk as DOGE bulldozer continues

The Social Security Administration is eliminating phone-based service for changing direct-deposit account information, directing beneficiaries to make those updates online or in person at a field...

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Arrival of First Long-term Mortgages Helped Fueled Baby Boom

Among the many explanations for the baby boom are rising incomes in the post-war economy, modern appliances that made childrearing more manageable, and lots of women who were no longer working in t...

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I made big wedding purchases on a travel credit card and used the points to pay for hotels on my honeymoon

I used credit card points to help finance my honeymoon.Samantha Grindell/Business InsiderI got a Chase Sapphire Preferred travel card when I got engaged.I used the card for big purchases for my wed...

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3 bad habits that can derail your budget even more than rising grocery prices

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Google exec's 'most important lesson' from navigating the Great Recession is smart advice today

Google and Alphabet exec Ruth Porat said she learned important lessons from the 2008 financial crisis.Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Bloomberg PhilanthropiesGoogle executive Ruth Porat worked at Mor...

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I'm a stay-at-home dad who took my wife's last name. She manages our finances while I run our household.

William Harrington and his wife, Heather.Courtesy of William HarringtonWilliam Harrington became a stay-at-home dad to support his wife, Heather's, career growth.Heather's career in digital managem...

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