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The Benefits of Spending Your Money on Experiences, Not Things

Money can buy happiness, but only to a point. Once you purchase your must-have item, you adapt to it and the positive feelings fade. Instead of purchasing a physical item, an experience gives you a more sustained state of happiness. Spend your money on things like recreational activities, travel, exploration of nature and cultural enrichment….

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Walmart Looking to Challenge Amazon.com With Jet.com Acquisition

Earlier today we learned that Walmart Inc. is purchasing e-commerce startup Jet.com for $3.3 billion. One of the stipulations for the deal is that Jet.com founder Marc Lore would stay on to run Walmart’s online retailer division. When Jet.com was launched in 2015 the company was said to be the Amazon killer. While that hasn’t…

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What to Do When Early Retirement Curtails Your Savings

Retirement is ultimately a game of time and careful planning. The more time you have to save, the more time interest has to accrue, building your nest egg from a tiny sum to a massive fortune. Even saving just a little bit in your twenties can greatly increase your long-term savings, just as a few…