More than 668,000 students paid nearly $15.5 million in bank account costs in a year, an average of almost $26 per person, according to a 2022 report by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Pick a college bank account as carefully as your college

Set a timeline and make plans for transferring them. Then, deal with anything that's left. You have several options, from full-service estate sales managed by a professional to DIY listings and donations.

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Aging in place isn’t as simple as just staying home — you must consider the costs, including those for age-related home renovations, home maintenance and caregiving.

Can you afford to age in place?

In most cases, there’s little downside to joining these lawsuits, which combine many legal claims — often thousands — into one claim against a single defendant, reducing fees for each claimant and potentially earning a much larger payout.

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On a budget? It's still possible to have fun this summer, cut costs and put yourself in a better position for next year.

How to have a fun summer when your finances fall short

Starting a business is, famously, very difficult. If you long for entrepreneurship, consider buying an existing business instead. They come with intellectual capital, existing customers, supplier relationships and cash flow.