A pair of opinion polls carried out earlier this year brought to light some interesting views about the American Dream. While the dream is indeed dead for many, it’s not…
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There are few feelings quite as bad as being trapped in a job you hate. It’s a soul-sucking experience that weighs on your life like an anchor. It’s also a…
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If you purchased a home with a mortgage, you’re already keenly aware of one of the perverse aspects of borrowing money to buy a house — and that is if…
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When Barclays plc became the latest big bank to get caught trying to manipulate the London Gold Fix, the benchmark price for gold traders around the world, it was a wake…
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Everyone has irrational fears; it’s an outgrowth of the way our brains are wired. We can’t help it any more than we can help how tall we are, or the…
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Bitcoin prices dipped in the wake of an announcement last week that the US Marshal’s Office was putting $17.5 million worth of Bitcoins seized from Silk Road up for auction.…
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For those seeking adventure and a refreshed outlook, America has always been a good place to leave and return to. Our writers have sung the praises of Europe, often to…
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Debt is a way of life for many Americans. We owe on our mortgage, our taxes, our car, a few credit cards, utilities, tuition — the list runs on and on,…
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If you really want to damage your financial future, then forget lightweight indiscretions like buying coffee every day and getting your hair colored in a salon. Those meager indulgences will…
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It’s been a volatile five days for Bitcoin, with prices once again moving higher to settle down near $650. The combination of venture capital money, interest from Wall Street, and acceptance…