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The French writer Antoine de Saint-Exupéry once wrote, "A goal without a plan is just a wish." He wasn't referring to investing goals when he penned this, but he could have been. Having financial ...

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Federal workers’ experiences this year with layoffs and furloughs may seem extreme. But to anyone who works for a living, they’re a reminder that when you see signs that your job may be at risk, it ...

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