A massive monetary windfall like winning the lottery, receiving an insurance payout, or gaining an inheritance is far more exciting than any financial planning or saving strategy. However, it comes with equally colossal responsibilities. As American businessman and author Robert Kiyosaki once said, “It’s not how much you make that counts but how much you keep.”
Read MoreIf you dread the idea of filling out a few B-309 forms, perhaps some perspective can help soften the blow. History is laden with famous bankruptcy filers. While they all have celeb status or history on their side with their own unique stories, they have one thing in common: They all rode the tailwinds of their financial success only to find misfortune at some point in their careers.
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