A Missouri woman’s patience paid off when her scratch-off lottery ticket paid out a big prize. The woman used winnings from another lottery ticket to buy a 500X ticket from a 7-Eleven in Affton. As she scratched, prizes began to be revealed. “When I scratched that first bonus spot prize to see the dollar amount, […]
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The late Charlie Munger quietly built a $300 million stock portfolio from scratch at a small newspaper publisher. It just warned of worse returns now he’s gone.
Charlie Munger (right) and Warren Buffett.Scott Morgan/Reuters Charlie Munger built a $300 million stock portfolio from scratch at a small newspaper publisher. Daily Journal Corporation warned the investor’s death will likely weigh on its future returns. Warren Buffett’s business partner had racked up $138 million in paper profits as of September. Charlie Munger quietly built […]
Left your Christmas shopping too late? Six ideas for making gifts from scratch
You might have made the list and checked it twice, but Christmas shopping doesn’t always go to plan. Luckily, there’s a solution: homemade presents. Your friends and family will love the thought and effort that’s gone into making something yourself, plus it can save you a bit of money along the way. Bakeware, kilner jar […]
2 winning scratch tickets with $4M prizes sold in Massachusetts
A pair of winnings scratch tickets with $4 million prizes were recently sold in Massachusetts. Landon Ruiz, of Fall River, became the first $4 million prize winner in the State Lottery’s “$4,000,000 Bonus Loot” $10 instant ticket game, lottery officials said. Ruiz chose the cash option on his prize and received a one-time payment of […]