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Friends in (addressing) need

Posted on Aug 7, 2013, by

You know your true friends, right? They’re the people you don’t necessarily see every day —  maybe you’ve lost track of each other a bit — but if you need them, they drop what they’re doing and help. You know they’re a phone call away. You know they’ll give it their best shot. You know […]

Bonds, savings bonds

Posted on Jul 31, 2013, by

Every Christmas when I was a kid, Grandpa Paulie would give me a $50 EE savings bond. These pink slips of paper weren’t nearly as exciting as the new Barbie outfits and Nancy Drew books I unwrapped. Some (many) years later, however, the 4%-plus rates on those long-neglected pink papers have greater appeal.

Old assets make great hand-me-downs

Posted on Jul 3, 2013, by

I always thought I’d be taller. I come from strong Scandinavian stock, drank plenty of milk as a child, and count several close relatives at 6 feet or more. But my long-awaited growth spurt still hasn’t come, and I’ve yet to outgrow an item of clothing before it wears out. Though not as obvious as […]