lump sum
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Salespeople or brokers quote consumers a price, which seems astronomical as a lump sum, and present a rate of return.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 20, 2026
Dollar-cost averaging, for example, can make sense when you’re investing new money and want to reduce the psychological discomfort of investing a lump sum.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026
They provide a fixed monthly check, rather than a lump sum that could lead to a single, irreversible bad financial decision.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026
The law also prohibited mortgage lenders and servicers from requiring borrowers to pay back any forbearance in a lump sum, but it otherwise did not specify repayment terms.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026
Four years was a long time, but a calf or a good lump sum at the end would be a solid investment in the future.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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