lump sum
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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
Conversely, a child who handles money well and wants the flexibility to invest, start a business or buy a home is the better candidate for a lump sum.
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
If you need a big lump sum, you won’t have access to the cash.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 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
