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Three life rules from Donald Rumsfeld
May 16, 2013
The former U.S. defense secretary shares lessons on politics and business.
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A 21st century Thoreau on living debt-free
May 14, 2013
Ken Ilgunas spent two years obsessively paying off the $32,000 he owed on his student loans. And when he decided to go back to school for a graduate degree, he figured out a way to come out the other side debt-free.
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Addiction might be a click closer than you think
May 7, 2013
There's a fine line that separates addicts from the rest of us, a new book argues. It's not just booze and cocaine you should be worried about, but Twitter and cakes.
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Turning the world on with her smile: A look at 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show'
May 6, 2013
In her new book, Jennifer Keishin Armstrong takes a look at Mary Richards and the rest of the gang from the WJM newsroom and the real-life people behind the "Mary Tyler Moore Show."
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Ending foreign oil dependence won't solve all our energy woes, says Michael Levi
May 2, 2013
In his new book "The Power Surge," Michael Levi says ending our dependence on foreign oil won't solve all our energy and economic woes.
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Why Mexico is key to American prosperity
Apr 25, 2013
Despite problems with immigration and drug cartels, Mexico is growing a middle class and stable economy. One that benefits the United States.
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Michael Pollan wants you to cook
Apr 23, 2013
In his latest book, Michael Pollan emphasizes economic and health benefits of cooking.
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Can other states learn from the "economic genius" of Texas?
Apr 18, 2013
Erica Grieder, author of "Big Hot, Cheap and Right," on what the rest of the country can learn from the economic genius of Texas.
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How to make good decisions? Hint: A pros/cons list won't help
Apr 12, 2013
Most of us are bad at making decisions. And that's because we tend to limit our options, according to Chip & Dan Heath, brothers and co-authors of "Decisive: How To Make Better Choices in Life and Work."
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A little alchemy to save the global economy
Apr 10, 2013
In Neil Irwin's new book, "The Alchemists," central bankers conjure magic to bolster their economies after the financial crisis of 2008.
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Three life rules from Donald Rumsfeld
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Three life rules from Donald Rumsfeld
May 16, 2013
The former U.S. defense secretary shares lessons on politics and business.
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A 21st century Thoreau on living debt-free
May 14, 2013
Ken Ilgunas spent two years obsessively paying off the $32,000 he owed on his student loans. And when he decided to go back to school for a graduate degree, he figured out a way to come out the other side debt-free.
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Three life rules from Donald Rumsfeld
May 16, 2013
The former U.S. defense secretary shares lessons on politics and business.
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A 21st century Thoreau on living debt-free
May 14, 2013
Ken Ilgunas spent two years obsessively paying off the $32,000 he owed on his student loans. And when he decided to go back to school for a graduate degree, he figured out a way to come out the other side debt-free.
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Three life rules from Donald Rumsfeld
Journalism: Practiced. Excellent interview. Thank you.
Annapolis57 | May 17, 2013 Three life rules from Donald Rumsfeld
Donald Rumsfeld's interview on Marketplace today was absolutely unbelievable. Really. Is one of his rules not to believe your own spin? I...
jgrothues | May 16, 2013 Three life rules from Donald Rumsfeld
Ryssdal's interview with Rumsfeld was breathtakingly inappropriate. "Marketplace?" If Ryssdal wants to promote his obvious biases...
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There is something fundamentally wrong with predatory lending businesses, whether they are pay day loans or installment contracts. The business...
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