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Betting Your Future: Why Sports Betting is Bad Personal Finance

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Instead of packing your bags and flying across the country to Las Vegas, the wonder of sports betting today is as easy as firing up your mobile device and tapping a button. But it was not always that easy. Deregulation has exploded the market in the wake of the 2018 Supreme Court ruling striking down the federal ban on sports gambling. As a result, mobile apps and constant advertising have seemed to fill the national consciousness with ideas of jackpots, parlays, and big wins. Despite these advertisements of glory and riches, from a personal finance perspective, sports gambling poses serious risks to your savings and long-term investing potential.

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Cancel Those Subscriptions… Here’s what your Emory ID can get you for Free!

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It’s essential for us to stay informed about potential discounts our IDs may offer so we don’t pay more than necessary. It’s important to utilize these free of charge/discounted services as they can save money, create plans, and provide information that was formerly blocked by a paywall.

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Festive Finance: 6 Resolutions for the New Year

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Above all, remember to stay flexible and keep moving forward! One of the worst things for your New Year’s resolutions is an all-or-nothing mindset. As Mike Tyson put it: “Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face.” When life throws you a curveball–and it will–the most important thing is being able to adapt and alter your plan. If you get a little thrown off or need to shift your financial goals, that’s okay! What’s important is steady progress, mindfulness with regards to your money, and commitment to your overall vision.

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