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May jobs report: Have we passed the worst?

Wall Street rallied hard Friday morning in response to May’s stunning jobs report. The Labor Department data shows that employment went up by 2.5 million in May. That brings us to an unemployment rate of 13.3%. That is significantly better than the 19.5% rate predicted by economists and the 14.7% …

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The Professional’s Guide to Kitchen Cleaning

It’s in the kitchen where delectable foods are shared and remarkable stories are told. Needless to say, it’s one of the most used and important areas in your home. Unfortunately, it’s not just the regular gathering of family members and friends at the table or counter why the kitchen tends …

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Outside the Box: The magic formula for financial freedom

Early retirement isn’t a common goal among my friends. When I talk about my semi-retirement, many assume I either made a quick buck in the stock market or benefited from some sort of financial windfall. I counter this misconception by narrating the magic formula: Financial freedom is frugality, multiplied by …

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