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How Rapper 50 Cent Made Millions and Then Lost It

Presenter: Council for Economic Education
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Budgeting, Income

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In this personal finance webinar, teachers will learn how to teach about mismanagement of money using 50 Cent’s case.

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Rapper 50 Cent made millions of dollars from his music and endorsements and recently had to file for bankruptcy. He made close to $23 million in payment to creditors. This webinar will use Rapper 50 Cent’s case as a way to teach about mismanagement of money, investments, returns and living within your means.

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