Twenty years ago, I parked at a supermarket, near where a poor family had just parked. I knew they were poor, because they looked like poor folks are supposed to look: Their clot
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The new face of poverty is fat
Twenty years ago, I parked at a supermarket, near where a poor family had just parked. I knew they were poor, because they looked like poor folks are supposed to look: Their clot
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Is There Such a Thing as a "Safe" Investment?
We all want to protect our nest eggs, but the question remains: Is any investment truly "safe?"
Is Pay-As-You-Drive Auto Insurance Worth It?
If you car spends more time in the driveway than on the road, a pay-as-you-go car insurance plan may save you money.
Turbo-Charge Your Nutrition With Superfoods
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The End of the 4% Rule?
There's a rule of thumb that's pretty well known to retirement planners: the 4% rule. That rule is starting to look kind of iffy.
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The 5 Best Luxury Pens
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From Bill Gates to Oprah, the world's most successful people have one surprising habit in common — a bedtime ritual.
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