There are plenty of tried-and-true strategies one can follow to build wealth, like staying debt-free and investing early for retirement. But sometimes it's worth it to go off the beaten path and try quirky money habits.
Are these habits kind of unusual? Yes. Will everyone else practice them? Probably not. Do they work? Also, yes.
An episode of Smart Money Happy Hour hosted by financial experts Rachel Cruze and George Kamel took a closer look at the most unusual money habits worth trying out to get ahead financially.
Here are 10 weird habits that can help you become rich.
This approach is not likely to be popular with most people, but Kamel said working more hours every week is something you can control especially if you're trying to get out of debt.

#money #unusual #happy

At 60, Stephen has $40,000 saved against a $680,000 benchmark, plus $32,000 in debt draining his recovery runway.
Rachel Cruze and George Kamel told Stephen to stop funding his daughter and eliminate debt before rebuilding retirement savings.
Workers aged 60 to 63 can contribute up to $35,750 annually to a 401(k), a catch-up window that Stephen must use before it closes at age 64.
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A 60-year-old caller named Stephen phoned The Ramsey Show from Portland and laid out a balance sheet that would make anyone flinch: $40,000 left in retirement, no liquid savings, a $27,000 loan on a 4Runner worth about what he owes, $5,000 in credit card debt, and an $85,000 salary he took after quitting a more stressful job. He said he had drained the retirement account to put his daughter through school and pay off a $25,000 IRS bill he insists "wasn't mine."

#stephen #Retirement #workers

Atlético traveled on the afternoon of this Friday (11) to Montes Claros, where they will face North in the first round of the Octagonal Stage of the Minas Gerais U-15 and U-17 Championship. The matches will take place this Saturday (12), at 9 a.m. (U-15) and 11 a.m. (U-17), at CT Credinor.
The Octagonal Stage is scheduled to be played through October 31. Unlike the first phase, in the Octagonal, the points of each category are not added together. In total, eight teams compete in a single round-robin format for four spots in the semifinals of the competition. In the event of a tie on points, the tiebreaker criteria, in order, are: number of wins, goal difference, goals scored, head-to-head record, fewer red cards, fewer yellow cards, and drawing of lots. All cards received in the previous phase have been reset.
1st round – 09/12 – North x ATLÉTICO – 9 a.m. (U-15) and 11 a.m. (U-17) – Montes Claros2nd round – 09/19 – ATLÉTICO x América – 9 a.m. (U-15) and 11 a.m. (U-17) – Sesc Venda Nova3rd round – 09/26 – Cruzeiro x ATLÉTICO – 9 a.m. (U-15) and 11 a.m. (U-17) – Toca da Raposa I4th round – 10/03 – ATLÉTICO x Athletic – 9 a.m. (U-15) and 11 a.m. (U-17) – Cidade do Galo5th round – 10/17 – ATLÉTICO x Boston – 9 a.m. (U-15) and 11 a.m. (U-17) – Cidade do Galo6th round – 10/24 – Itabirito x ATLÉTICO – 9 a.m. (U-15) and 11 a.m. (U-17) – Arena Morro das Pedras7th round – 10/31 – ATLÉTICO x Coimbra – 9 a.m. (U-15) and 11 a.m. (U-17) – Sesc Venda Nova
Photo: Fabio Pinel / Atlético
Under head coach Rômulo Rodriguez, the U-15 Crias finished the first phase of the State Championship with the best record, earning 38 points — five more than the runner-up. The team went unbeaten in 14 matches: 12 wins and two draws. They also had the best attack and best defense of the first phase, with 41 goals scored and only four conceded. Forwards Moisés Caetano and Maurinho lead Galo's scoring in the competition, with 10 and nine goals, respectively.

#tico #head

Quito's Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa will host an electrifying clash this Thursday between Independiente del Valle and Flamengo in the first leg of the 2026 Copa Libertadores quarter-finals. The Ecuadorian side, which topped its group and comfortably knocked out Deportes Tolima in the round of 16, will look to use the altitude and Junior Sornoza's talent to take the advantage in the tie.
Meanwhile, Mengão arrives as one of the leading ******* le contenders after getting past Cruzeiro. The Brazilian side will field a star-studded lineup led by Agustín Rossi in goal, Jorginho's experience in midfield, and a fearsome attacking trio made up of Giorgian De Arrascaeta, Jorge Carrascal, and Bruno Henrique. A tactical battle of maximum intensity is expected in the Andes.
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#estadio #flamengo

Corinthians qualified for the Brasileirão Feminino A1 semifinalCredits: Rebeca Reis / Staff Images Woman / CBF
Corinthians advanced to the Brasileirão Feminino A1 semifinal on Sunday night (7) with another win over Cruzeiro, 2-1, at Canindé in São Paulo. After a 1-0 victory in the first leg, Timão defeated Raposa again, this time coming from behind. Marília opened the scoring for Cruzeiro, but Jhonson, Tamires, and Thaís Ferreira found the net to seal Corinthians' place in the next round.
The São Paulo black-and-white side's qualification set the matchups for the next phase. In the semifinal for the tenth consecutive edition, Corinthians will face Bahia, which eliminated Palmeiras on penalties. Flamengo, which got past Ferroviária, will take on São Paulo, Grêmio's conqueror.
The first and second legs of the semifinal are scheduled for September 13 and 20, respectively.
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#corinthians #paulo #next

Cruzeiro and Athletico have announced their lineups for this Sunday's (6) clash at 4pm at Mineirão, in the 26th round of the Brasileirão.
Globo (for PR and MG) and Premiere will broadcast the match. And you can follow the main live updates in the card below:
The teams are battling near the top of the table. Cruzeiro are sixth with 39 points, while Athletico are third with 45.
Centre-back Jonathan Jesus is the latest name on the injury list. Bruno Rodrigues, Gabriel Pec and Sinisterra are still recovering.
On the other hand, centre-back Fabrício Bruno returns after serving a suspension in the last Brasileirão match against Vasco.

#athletico #centre

By getting past Internacional, Grêmio qualified for the 16th Copa do Brasil semifinal in its historyCredits: LUCAS UEBEL/GREMIO FBPA
The 2026 Copa do Brasil finalized its semifinalists this week. Grêmio, who eliminated rivals Internacional with a 3-1 victory this Thursday (3), will face Atlético-MG, who beat Cruzeiro on Tuesday (1). On the other side, Palmeiras, who got past Santos on Wednesday (2), will take on Vasco, who eliminated Vitória, also on Wednesday.
The Tricolor gaúcho will make its 16th appearance in a Copa do Brasil semifinal and has now matched Flamengo's record, as Flamengo has also reached this stage of the competition 16 times since it began in 1989. Vasco, now in its third straight semifinal, has 11 semifinals in the tournament. Palmeiras, whose last semifinal appearance came during its 2020 ******* le-winning campaign, will play in its 10th semifinal. Atlético-MG, champions in 2014 and 2021, will contest their seventh semifinal.
Clubs with the most Copa do Brasil semifinal appearances (1989-2026):
16 – Grêmio (1989, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2023 and 2026)

#internacional #vasco #eliminated

Atlético Mineiro are the first semifinalists of the 2026 Copa do Brasil.
They lost a starter before the ball had even rolled, went behind thanks to Kaio Jorge, and came back after going a man up.
Galo were strong, vengeful, and had the talent of the decisive Fred to secure a 2-1 win over their rivals on Tuesday night, September 1, after a 1-1 draw in the first leg.
The spot was sealed in front of 42,992 fans, the biggest crowd of the year at Arena MRV.
The introduction of Cruzeiro's No. 19 had forced the Atlético defender to be substituted in the first leg.

#galo

Cruzeiro and Atlético-MG to battle for a spot in the 2026 Copa Betano do Brasil semifinalsCredits: Gustavo Aleixo/Cruzeiro
Atlético-MG and Cruzeiro will decide a place in the 2026 Copa Betano do Brasil semifinals this Tuesday (1st). After a 1-1 draw in the first leg, the Minas Gerais rivals meet again tonight at 9 p.m. (Brasília time) at Arena MRV in Belo Horizonte, with live coverage on SporTV and Premiere.
If the teams draw again, the matchup will be decided on penalties, a real possibility given how evenly balanced the first meeting was.
On Wednesday (2nd), Vasco and Palmeiras will take the field looking to protect the advantage they built at home. This time, the challenge will be away from their own stadiums. After a 1-0 win, Vasco visits Vitória at Barradão in Salvador. At Vila Belmiro in Santos, Palmeiras, leading 3-0, faces Santos. Both matches will kick off at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) and will be available on TV Globo, SporTV, Premiere, and Amazon.
On Thursday (3rd), Arena do Grêmio in Porto Alegre hosts Grêmio vs. Internacional at 8 p.m. (Brasília time). Amazon will broadcast the Rio Grande do Sul derby. Gre-Nal finished scoreless in the first leg at Beira-Rio.

#arena #premiere

Vasco and Cruzeiro face off this Saturday (29) at São Januário, at 9:20 p.m. (Brasília time), in a match valid for the 25th round of the 2026 Brasileirão.
Raposa sit fifth in the table with 39 points and are looking for their fifth straight win in the league to move into the top four.
Cruz-Maltino, meanwhile, are second from bottom with just 22 points and need to return to winning ways in the competition to avoid getting into even more trouble in the relegation battle.
This Saturday's game comes right between the Copa do Brasil quarterfinal deciders.
Compared to the last match (a 1-0 win over Vitória in the Copa do Brasil), coach Pedro Emanuel chose to start Paulo Henrique, Lucas Freitas, Sosa, Tchê Tchê and Adson in place of Pumita Rodríguez, Robert Renan, Cauan Barros, Ramon Rique and Spinelli, respectively, for Vasco.

#vasco #copa #points #bras

6:30 PM - Atlético-MG vs Vitória: Premiere
8 PM - São Paulo vs RB Bragantino: SporTV and Premiere
9:20 PM - Vasco vs Cruzeiro: Record, Premiere and CazéTV
6:30 PM - Botafogo-SP vs Cuiabá: ESPN and Disney+
10:30 AM - RB Leipzig vs Borussia Mönchengladbach: Bundesliga via OneFootball, XSports, SporTV and GOAT

#premiere #botafogo

Atlético lost center-back Ruan just 18 minutes into the clash against Cruzeiro in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil quarter-finals.
After being hit by Kaio Jorge, he fell in a way that drew attention, tried to continue, but had to be substituted.
Understand what happened below.
Ruan was caught by a challenge from Kaio Jorge in the very first minute.
And he went down unable to put weight on himself.

#copa #tico

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#you 're #cruze

Atlético drew 0-0 with Internacional this Saturday (22) at Beira-Rio, in the 24th round of the Brazilian Championship.
With a heavily changed lineup, and away from Belo Horizonte, Galo earned another important point in the competition.
The result extended Galo's unbeaten run to 11 matches. The team was coming off a draw with Bragantino in the Copa Sudamericana, a result that secured qualification for the quarterfinals, and now it also keeps the streak alive in the Brasileirão.
With an eye on the derby against Cruzeiro in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals, head coach Eduardo Domínguez opted for an alternative lineup. Names that have been important throughout the season were rested, while players with fewer minutes were given an opportunity.
Among the new faces was Fred, who made his debut in the Galo shirt. The midfielder came on in the second half and took part in the closing stages of the match.

#important #result

This week, CBF Women's National Teams coordinator Cris Gambaré and members of the senior national team coaching staff were in Minas Gerais for a series of visits to clubs in the state.
In addition to bringing the national department closer to the players' day-to-day routine and the work of the coaching staff and the health and performance departments, the visits are also aimed at observing training facilities and competition matches.
On Tuesday (18), while coordinator Cris Gambaré visited Toca da Raposa II and I, where Cruzeiro's women's team trains, national team fitness coach Marcelo Rosseti, goalkeeping coach Edson Junior, and ******* istant coach Rodrigo Iglesias were at Atlético Mineiro.
At Cruzeiro, the CBF official was welcomed by club president Pedro Lourenço and the club's women's football manager, Luiza Parreiras. At América, which she visited on Wednesday (19), Cris spoke with Women's Football manager Daniel de Paiva and Marketing and Business Director Bernard Romanelli.
At Cruzeiro, Cris Gambaré is welcomed by Pedro Junio, Pedro Lourenço and Luiza ParreirasCredits: Cruzeiro/Publicity

#pedro #coach #luiza

Palmeiras moved to the top of the Brasileirão U-17 standingsCredits: Fabio Menotti/Palmeiras
This Thursday (20), Palmeiras thrashed Cruzeiro 4-1 in a match valid for the 12th round of the Brasileirão U-17. The game was played at Arena Barueri, in the countryside of São Paulo. With this result, the Crias da Academia took over first place in the competition with 28 points, pushing Fluminense into second.
Cabuloso took the lead with a goal from Thaylon in the 10th minute. In the 23rd minute, Thauan made it all square with a header. Palestra completed the comeback in the second half. João França, Robert, and Diego found the net for Verdão.
Wednesday's match brought the 12th round of the competition to a close. Check out all the results:
Monday (17)

#took #Competition #minute

Corinthians and Rosario Central go head-to-head at Neo Química Arena (Arena Corinthians) this Friday in the Copa Libertadores.
In their last encounter, Corinthians were beaten 1-2 by Cruzeiro (Brasileirão Série A 2026). In their last match, Rosario Central prevailed 0-1 against Barracas Central (Torneo Clausura 2026).
The last meeting between the two teams ended in a 0-0 draw.
Kayke Ferrari - Collateral Ligament Tear
Vitinho - Adductor Pain

#central #rosario #Friday #libertadores

On Tuesday afternoon (18), Santos defeated Internacional 3-0 at CT Rei Pelé, on the coast of São Paulo. Ignácio Salmon (2) and Yago Keven found the net in the win that left Peixe two points behind the top eight in the Brazilian U-17 Championship. The eight best-placed teams in the table at the end of the tournament's first phase advance to the knockout stage.
The 12th round of the competition began on Monday (17), with a 2-2 draw between Botafogo and Flamengo. The matches continued on Tuesday, with seven more games.
The final two matches will be on Wednesday (19), between Corinthians and Fluminense, and Thursday (20), between Palmeiras and Cruzeiro. Check out all the information about this round's matchups:
Monday (17)
Botafogo 2 x 2 Flamengo - Nilton Santos, Rio de Janeiro (RJ)

#flamengo #matches

Corinthians are taking a break from the CONMEBOL Libertadores to turn their attention back to the Brazilian Championship. At 7:30 p.m. this Sunday (16), at Neo Química Arena, Timão will face Cruzeiro in the 23rd round of the Brasileirão. The match will be broadcast on Amazon Prime.
The Corinthians squad had only one day to prepare for the round. After drawing away to Rosario Central (ARG) on Thursday night (13), Timão returned from Argentina on Friday (14) and reported back on Saturday afternoon (15) at CT Dr. Joaquim Grava.
Timão's afternoon began with a tactical instruction video in the Flexform Briefing Room. After strength work in the gym and a warm-up on the pitch, head coach Fernando Diniz led a ten-versus-ten tactical exercise. He used the session to instruct the team in various game situations. Set pieces were also worked on.
Coming off a 2-0 win over Red Bull Bragantino, Timão enter this round with 32 points in eighth place. Available to Fernando Diniz for the match, midfielder André Carrillo wants a very alert Corinthians side for this direct clash. Cruzeiro have one point more than Alvinegro and sit in fifth place.
"Playing at home is always important. We know we're in a good moment, the team is improving. We're going for the three points, as we always do. Cruzeiro have quality players and an experienced team. We have to stay alert; we can't give away any openings because we are very strong at home," he shared.

#round #we 're

Mirassol and LDU Quito clash this Thursday at the José Maria de Campos Maia (Maião) for a match of the Last 16 of the Copa Libertadores.
Last time out, Mirassol slipped to a 3-1 defeat against Cruzeiro (Brasileirão Série A 2026). In their last encounter, LDU Quito were beaten 0-2 by Independiente del Valle (Ecuador League 2026).
The last meeting between the two teams ended with Mirassol winning 2-0.
Walter - Injury
Negueba - Knee Injury

#mirassol #maria #maia #libertadores

Cruzeiro and Atlético-MG will compete for a spot in the Copa Betano do Brasil semifinalCredits: Gustavo Aleixo/Cruzeiro
CBF held the draw for the quarterfinals of the 2026 Copa do Brasil this Tuesday (11), in Rio de Janeiro, which will feature, for the first time since 1989, three state derby matchups. On one side of the bracket, the competition will have the clashes between Internacional x Grêmio and Cruzeiro x Atlético-MG. On the other, Vasco x Vitória and Palmeiras x Santos.
Of these four matchups, two have previously decided the tournament: the Minas Gerais derby, Atlético-MG x Cruzeiro, in 2014, when Galo were crowned champions, and the São Paulo derby, Palmeiras x Santos, in 2015, when Alviverde lifted the trophy.
Historically, all four matchups have taken place before. Grêmio and Inter faced each other only once, in 1992, in the quarterfinals, when Colorado advanced on penalties. Cruzeiro and Atlético-MG, in addition to the 2014 final, met in the quarterfinals in 2019 and 2025, with one victory for each side.
Grêmio and Internacional will face each other in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Copa Betano do BrasilCredits: Ricardo Duarte/SC Internacional

#cruzeiro #copa #matchups #betano

With Vitória and Internacional advancing this Thursday (6), the round of 16 of the 2026 Copa do Brasil is now officially over.
+ Inter hold off Corinthians and book their place in the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals
+ On a disastrous night for Santos, Vitória thrash Athletico-PR and advance in the Copa do Brasil
Now, alongside Leão da Barra and Colorado, Atlético-MG, Cruzeiro, Grêmio, Palmeiras, Santos and Vasco remain alive in the race for the national ****** le.
The quarterfinals will be played on August 26 and 27 (first legs) and September 2 and 3 (second legs).

#quarterfinals

Cruzeiro have qualified for the quarter-finals of the Copa do Brasil.
The spot was secured this Wednesday (5) with a win over Chapecoense at Mineirão.
The match was marked by the broken nose suffered by Matheus Henrique in the play that led to the first goal.
The Cruzeiro player headed the ball into the net almost at the exact same moment he was struck by an opponent's leg.

#chapecoense

Cruzeiro is LINEUPED UP to face Chapecoense at 7 p.m. this Wednesday (5), at Mineirão.
The match is worth a spot in the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals. In the first leg, it ended 0-0.
Whoever wins, therefore, secures qualification. Another draw takes the tie to penalties.
SporTV and Premiere will broadcast Cruzeiro x Chapecoense. And you can follow the main information live in real time on the card below.

#wednesday #brasil #premiere

COPA DO BRASIL
7:00 PM - Cruzeiro vs. Chapecoense - SporTV and Premiere
7:30 PM - Grêmio vs. Mirassol - Prime Video
9:30 PM - Fluminense vs. Vasco da Gama - Globo (except SP, CE, and PR), SporTV, Premiere, YouTube (GE TV), and Prime Video
9:30 PM - Fortaleza vs. Palmeiras - Globo (SP, CE, and PR), SporTV 2, Premiere, and Prime Video

#mirassol

Uruguayan forward Lucho Rodríguez arrived in Belo Horizonte in the early hours of Tuesday (4) to become Cruzeiro's new signing.
Loaned free of charge by Neom, from Saudi Arabia, he is undergoing medical exams this morning before officially signing a one-season loan deal.
Upon his arrival, the player spoke to the press about his physical condition. Lucho explained that he took part in an intense preseason with the Saudi club and, although he still needs match fitness, he hopes to be available to the coaching staff after the first few days of training.
The Uruguayan's debut, however, has been ruled out for this Wednesday (5), in the match against Chapecoense in the Copa do Brasil round of 16, since the registration deadline for this stage has already passed.
The first opportunity for the forward to wear the Cruzeiro shirt could come next Sunday (9), at 11 a.m., against Mirassol at Mineirão, in the 22nd round of the Brasileirão. To be legally eligible to play, Lucho's name must appear in the CBF's BID by the end of this Friday (7).

#belo

The 14th round of the Brasileirão Women's A1 begins this weekend and runs through Monday (3). There are only four rounds left until the end of the competition's first phase, and the teams are fighting to stay in the top eight to advance to the quarterfinals. So far, Corinthians, São Paulo, Palmeiras, Bahia, Internacional, Ferroviária, Flamengo, and Cruzeiro are in the qualification zone. Check the full table by clicking here.
Most of the matches will be played on Saturday (1), when Fluminense vs. Red Bull Bragantino, Cruzeiro vs. Botafogo, Grêmio vs. América-MG, Mixto vs. Atlético-MG, and Vitória vs. São Paulo will face off.
On Sunday (2), six more teams take the field: Palmeiras vs. Internacional, Santos vs. Juventude, and Ferroviária vs. Bahia. The round wraps up with the clash between Flamengo and Corinthians on Monday (3).
Saturday (1)
Fluminense vs. Red Bull Bragantino - 3:00 PM - Luso Brasileiro, Rio de Janeiro (RJ)

#Monday #cruzeiro

It's a Brasileirão-2026 night at Couto Pereira this Thursday (30).
Coritiba and Cruzeiro will face off starting at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time).
The match is valid for the 21st round of the competition.
Wagner do Nascimento Magalhães (RJ) will referee the match.
SporTV and Premiere will broadcast it.

#pereira #cruzeiro #wagner

SAO PAULO (AP) — Inter Porto Alegre defender Víctor Gabriel has been suspended from Brazilian soccer until Cruzeiro forward Gabriel Pec returns to training following recovery from a broken leg.
The sanction was handed down Tuesday by Brazil's Superior Court of Sports Justice, the country's highest independent body for sports discipline.
The court deemed a standard penalty insufficient given the severity of the incident. Pec suffered a left tibia fracture in a challenge from Víctor Gabriel in a league game on July 22.
While the court's suspension is capped at 180 days, it could end sooner if Pec is medically cleared to return to practice ahead of that time. The decision can be appealed.
Víctor Gabriel told the court he had no intention of causing injury to Pec, who played for LA Galaxy in the MLS before joining Cruzeiro for a club-record fee of at least $12 million during the World Cup break.

#gabriel #court #sports #alegre

Fluminense remains top of the Brasileirão U-17Credits: LEONARDO BRASIL/ FLUMINENSE FC
Fluminense held onto the top spot in the Brasileirão U-17 with a 2-0 win over Atlético-GO on Wednesday (22) at Marcelo Vieira. Ryan Santos and Leonardo secured the victory for the Tricolor das Laranjeiras, who now have 22 points, three ahead of second-placed Corinthians.
The Rio team's strong campaign is down to its defensive performance. Among the 20 participating teams, Fluminense has the best defense, having conceded just six goals in the nine rounds played so far. Corinthians and Cruzeiro have each let in seven goals, while América-MG and São Paulo have conceded eight. Bahia, meanwhile, has allowed nine.
In attack, Fluminense has scored 20 goals. Corinthians and Palmeiras have netted 27, while Red Bull Bragantino has found the back of the net 22 times.
Flamengo thrashed Santos 4-2 at Luso-Brasileiro and climbed five places, moving from 15th to 10th with 12 points. Luiz Guilherme (2) and João Vitor (2) found the net for the Rubro-Negro side. João Pedro and Miqueias pulled two back for Santos.

#goals #brasileir #points #nine