WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU RECEIVE A FINANCIAL WINDFALL—BONUS, INHERITANCE, OR EQUITY BUYOUT
Finance windfalls like a year-end bonus, inheritance, or equity buyout may create excitement and an overwhelming choice. You might be tempted to jump out of the gate to make such demands as paying off debt, fixing up your home, or heading on a dream vacation—but the pause can be the best strategy. Here are a…