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As a woman who has been financially independent since the age of 18, I've always believed people who are given too much financial aid from parents or relatives are less lik
By 2009, passports will be mandatory for all US citizens traveling abroad. If you were planning a trip to Canada, Mexico, or the Caribbean, this could mean a rather substantial add
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