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Do as I say, not as I do: Michelle Rhee and the public education paradox

Education activist argues for radical change in public schools but sends her children to private school, like many other officials Our personal finances play an all-but-unspoken role in how our...

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Why ‘financial literacy’ is a bunch of hooey – and why the banks promote it |...

Companies and colleges say that if we all understand our finances, financial crises won’t happen. This is simply untrue April is National Financial Capability Month. You know what that means. We will...

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If you have to celebrate National Princess Week, don’t buy the goods

Disney princesses are a $4bn industry – but parents, hold onto your wallets and read your kids a book on Elizabeth I instead National Princess Week is just about upon us. Parents, hold on to your...

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Attend your lavish wedding? With what money?

The average cost of a 2013 wedding is up 5% from last year to $28,427 – and that’s not counting the $539 guests pay to attend • Guests, tell us: Have you ever been a victim of the Wedding Industrial...

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Attend your lavish wedding? With what money?

The average cost of a 2013 wedding is up 5% from last year to $28,427 – and that’s not counting the $539 guests pay to attend • Guests, tell us: Have you ever been a victim of the Wedding Industrial...

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Making capitalism out of lemons

Today’s discerning parents insist lemonade stands teach children lessons about capitalism – can’t we all just have fun? Let’s take a moment to praise the humble lemonade stand. Defending the nation’s...

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