Real estate investors are paying thousands for 'cost segregation studies,' a tax strategy to increase cash flow. Here's how they work and who can benefit.

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The fundraiser for James Van Der Beek's family highlights a harsh truth about young cancer

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James Van Der Beek and his wife Kimberly.

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I needed to save money, so I challenged myself to a 30-day spending freeze. I learned a lot about my financial habits.

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The author decided to stop spending money for a month.

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I was loyal to my company for 7 years and regret it. I left with debt and without a 401(k).

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Andie Mercer.

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Billionaire investor Thomas Kaplan shares 3 tips for a rich and happy life

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Thomas Kaplan is a billionaire investor and "big cat" conservationist.

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A physician who racked up 7-figures of student debt explains how she started buying investment properties with her 401(k) funds

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Dr. Jill Green used real estate investing to pay off her student loans.

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I'm on top of my finances, but my partner couldn't care less about hers. How do I convince her to take this seriously?

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I needed my dad's help to buy my first home and to stay afloat after a layoff. An early transfer of generational wealth is essential.

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Arran Skinner and his family.

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I sold my business to take care of my mother for a decade. Now I'm 72 and have to work to play catch-up.

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Susan Freeman works at 72 after years of caring for her mother.

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I found dozens of recurring charges on my credit card. I had been wasting $1,600 a year on subscriptions I didn't even use.

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The author pored over her credit card bills and found some mysterious recurring transactions.

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