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When Alexa von Tobel was just 14 her father passed away unexpectedly leaving her mother to manage the family's finances. The tragedy made Alexa determined to understand money – and help others plan for periods of uncertainty. In her mid-twenties she founded LearnVest a tool that simplifies financial planning and investing. Within three years the company was providing support to millions of customers. In 2015 she sold LearnVest for a rumored $250 million. PLUS for our postscript 'How You Bu

LearnVest: Alexa von Tobel

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