Some people who inherit money spend irrationally. They go on shopping sprees, take vacations and immediately start upgrading their lifestyles.
“I’ve seen people want to buy everything from yachts to mansions that are completely out of budget after receiving an inheritance,” said Elle Kaplan, CEO of LexION Capital, a New York-based financial management firm. “There’s going to be a huge rush of emotions when you suddenly have money — but those are your worst enemy.”
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