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View all Finance articlesRory McIlroy Won $4.5 Million at The Masters. Here's What He Actually Keeps.
The headline number is what goes on the trophy. The real number - after the caddie, the agent, three tax jurisdictions, and a transatlantic tax treaty - is quite different.
April 17, 2026 · 7 min read
Spirit Airlines Is Going Out of Business. Here's What Could Happen to Your Tickets, Miles, and Money.
Spirit could liquidate this week. Here's the plain-English guide to what that means for every dollar you've given them - and what history says about what you'll get back.
April 16, 2026 · 8 min read
Tax Deadline 2026: April 15 Is Here. Here's Exactly What Happens If You Miss It.
Tax Day 2026 is here. Two completely different situations - one where missing the tax filing deadline is costly, one where it barely matters. Most people don't know which one they're in.
April 13, 2026 · 7 min read
Renting vs. Buying in 2026: We Did the Full Math So You Don't Have To
Side-by-side numbers for a $400,000 home vs renting: year-one cash flow, 10-year net worth, break-even timing, and what usually gets left out of the debate.
April 9, 2026 · 12 min read
The True Cost of Your Mortgage in Year One Will Shock You
How a $400,000 home loan actually works - and what your bank does not lead with. Year-one payment split, hidden costs, amortization crossover, and what one extra payment can save.
April 7, 2026 · 9 min read