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“June is bustin’ out all over,” the old Rodgers and Hammerstein song tells us, and escorting its arrival are dozens of weddings, for, as another old show tune explains, “Oh, they say when you marry in June / You’re a bride all your life. And the bridegroom who marries in June / Gets a sweetheart
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It’s no secret that rising costs are devastating Americans right now, and that young people are feeling the brunt of it. For the generation currently starting families, these costs are particularly stressful. Undoubtedly, the prospect of pinching pennies to pay for astronomical labor and delivery bills, car seats, formula, and strollers on top of life’s
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In two different states we’re seeing the immediate negative effects of recent elections. New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani promised lots of freebies on the campaign trail, along with higher taxes on the wealthy. No freebies yet, but multimillionaires are already packing their bags. The Mamdani administration further displayed its incompetence during the recent snowstorm, with long delays
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Student loan debt has become one of the most persistent financial burdens Americans face today. Some argue that it should be erased. Others insist borrowers are solely to blame. But neither position reflects the reality of the situation. The truth is simpler and more troubling. The student loan system has expanded beyond its original purpose and now
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For many Americans, Christmas is one of the happiest times of the year, whether spending time with family or watching children tear open gifts. But the holidays also represent a stressful time for families – especially when it comes to money. According to a recent Gallup poll, 37% of Americans anticipate spending at least $1,000 on
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It’s easy to imagine the moment King Solomon – while sitting amid his beautiful parks and gardens – suddenly realized all his riches and accomplishments would eventually crumble to rubble. His paradise. The First Temple. National wealth. Indeed, all the grandeur he accumulated was ultimately decimated by Babylonian conquest. Solomon surmised that “all the deeds
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