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1 week ago |
financebuzz.com | Maddy Scheckel |Kaitlin Milligan
Suze Orman has a bone to pick with home insurance companies. The personal finance expert was quoted a whopping $28,000 yearly price tag for her condo in Florida — so she decided to ditch the insurance altogether. Instead, she opted to self-insure. But Orman laments that most Americans can't afford to make that same smart homeowner decision. Should you ditch it too? Here are seven pros and cons to consider before saying goodbye to home insurance. What is self-insurance?
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2 months ago |
financebuzz.com | Maddy Scheckel
They say a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, and that's true of your financial journey as well. Sometimes, you can make the biggest progress towards your goals when you make just a few small changes. Just like with physical fitness, financial fitness isn't accomplished in a day, so you may need to wait a bit before you see some of these deceptively simple methods start to pay off. But, when they do, you'll be surprised at how easy it all was. 1.
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2 months ago |
financebuzz.com | Maddy Scheckel
Being wealthy isn't about how much money you make — it's about how much you keep. When we think of high earners, we may picture big homes, expensive vehicles, and lavish vacations. However, too many high earners are actually broke, spending way beyond their means and wasting money. Here are seven surprising financial mistakes to avoid if you're a high earner and want to start building real wealth.
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2 months ago |
financebuzz.com | Maddy Scheckel |Laura Ratliff
If you're reading this article, you likely already have a smart retirement strategy by investing in a 401(k). But market fluctuations may have you second-guessing yourself. Like Peter Lynch, the former manager of Fidelity's Magellan Fund, once said, "The real key to making money in stocks is not to get scared out of them." This means standing by your convictions and remembering why you invested in stocks in the first place.
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2 months ago |
businessinsider.com | Paul Kim |Alani Asis |Maddy Scheckel |Henry Blodget
Your landlord's insurance policy will not cover your personal possessions. Peathegee Inc/Getty Images Updated 2025-04-03T20:25:45Z Facebook Email X LinkedIn Copy link Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? . Renters insurance (HO-4) covers your unit's contents, liability, and living expenses if your home is inhabitable.
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