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June is a popular month for weddings. During this time, many couples will probably hear that compromise is the key to a healthy relationship. I disagree.
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Buy George! In an unprecedented marketing move by the US Mint, banks tomorrow will begin exchanging $1 bills for TWO of the new $1 coins, released only a few weeks ago. Got a $1 bill? Get $2 in coins back. Got 100 $1 bills? Get $200 in coins. [more]
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