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I've asked a lot of people this question and gotten a lot of different answers. Some people want big houses, others big lawns. [more]
Today my friend showed me an article about a Toyota engineer who died from overwork. Apparently the 45 year old Japanese man was working 80 hours of overtime a week for two months
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A retirement overseas can be a wonderful way to live out your golden years. But before you take off for your next chapter, make these money moves first.
Credit counselors can help solve credit and debt management issues, but be sure to ask plenty of questions before you hire one. Some are more expensive than others.
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Today my friend showed me an article about a Toyota engineer who died from overwork. Apparently the 45 year old Japanese man was working 80 hours of overtime a week for two months
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