Elon Musk launched a new banking feature, X Money, along with an X-branded Visa debit card, allowing users to send money to each other on the social media platform. X Money is invite-only, and it uses services provided by Cross River Bank. According to the X Money website, the feature is currently available to select users in the United States who are 18 or older; however…
In our article in last month’s issue,1 we provided an overview of the basics of private placement life insurance (PPLI). Now, we’ll explore the practical considerations involved in purchasing and structuring a PPLI policy. An insurance agent should provide an illustration of the insurance product. The purpose of this illustration is twofold: It outlines hypothetical…
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Kardasov Films / Shutterstock.com All good things must come to an end, including a lot of the stuff filling your home. While stocking up can seem like a smart move, not everything can be stored indefinitely. Following are some items that might be about to go bad — or worse — in your stockpile.
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New car prices are averaging close $50,000, and recent data shows near 10% of car buyers who take out loans for their vehicles are paying more than $1,000 monthly for their vehicles. Consumers paid an average of $49,758 for new cars in June, according to Cox Automotive’s Kelley Blue Book. The average June price for…
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