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In these days of mass-production and Wal-Mart's low prices and lower standards, it's great to see handmade artifacts making a comeback. Today, my wife introduced me to a site that is a meeting-place for buying and selling wonderful handmade items. [more]
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Poem on opting out
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I'd like to start by saying I'm awful at math. I mean, really bad. So it will come as no surprise to learn that I just scratched my bald head in wonder when I was told the
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Is it Time to Talk with your Parents?
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Do You Need a Financial Planner?
It doesn't take much — a new home, a new business, a wedding — to complicate once simple finances. It might be time to hire a pro.
MIB: The Big Brother for Insurance Companies
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