Inheritance can destroy a family or be a life-changing gift. Here's how I advise my clients as an estate-planning attorney.

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Dana Blue suggests everyone have a will.

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Our luxurious vacation cost 1 million credit-card points and $12,000. We spent 14 days in Europe and never flew less than business class.

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We built our itinerary around a week in Valencia, Spain.

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OpenAI Raises Billions While Pledging to Work With ‘U.S. and Allied Governments’

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Sam Altman Co-founder and CEO of OpenAI speaks during the Italian Tech Week 2024 at OGR Officine Grandi Riparazioni on September 25, 2024 in Turin, Italy.

I spent $6,000 taking my family to Disney for 2 nights. A Costco deal helped us cut costs, but we'd book differently next time.

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Disneyland in Anaheim, California.

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When the wage gap between me and my husband grew, I quit my job to work part-time. I realized my non-monetary contributions have value, too.

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Amanda Garland started to feel insecure about what she was bringing to her marriage when her husband accepted a job with a significant pay increase.

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I took a 50% pay cut to avoid paying for childcare. It was the right decision, but it's still difficult.

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Jen Glantz (not pictured) took a 50% pay cut to avoid paying for childcare for her daughter.

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I regretted not getting a prenup when I got divorced. I won't make the same mistake if I ever get married again.

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Lisa He.

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I'm a millennial mom of 3, and I rely on my mom's financial assistance

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The author relies on her mom for financial assistance.

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I inherited $250,000 from my grandmother and regret how I spent it. I wish I had overcome my fears around money sooner.

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How I spent $4,700 on my first trip abroad to Paris and London — and what I'd try next time to save money and avoid bed bugs

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I spent thousands of dollars on my first trip abroad.

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