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How to Invest and Spend for Happiness, Health, and Wealth

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Bitcoin Falls Further Than The Dotcom Crash

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About 12 months ago, I posted a joke about Bitcoin on a Facebook page. Plenty of people were very upset with me. Some sent me private…

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Having Bonds In Your Portfolio Can Boost Returns

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