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Book Review: “The New Great Depression: Winners and Losers in a Post-Pandemic World”

Review by Myra Salzer A few weeks ago, I happened on an Angelo Robles podcast in which Robles interviewed Jim Rickards, and, since TWC’s investment strategist Steve Henningsen has frequently quoted Rickards in his commentaries and updates, I thought it would be fun to hear him directly. Rickards did not disappoint! I found myself nodding my head often […]

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Tips for Tidying & Decluttering Your Home

After the joyous occasion that is the holiday season, it’s easy for our homes and lives to become a bit cluttered and scattered. We may be so wrapped up in the spirit of giving and receiving that it can be difficult to remember that our homes may have become overwhelmed during this time. With the […]

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Book Review: “Antifragile: Things That Gain from Disorder”

Review by Myra Salzer Pandemics are good for readers, and present the opportunity for non-readers to become readers. That’s me! And the fact that I’ve become more of a reader is the quintessential example of how antifragility works. You see, the whole premise behind Nassim Nicholas Taleb’s book, Antifragile, is that when systems get mildly […]

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More Apps, Accounts, and Services That Will Make Your Financial Life Easier

In the second part of this two-part blog (you can view part one here), this piece will focus on management apps or services that focus on shopping, real estate, insurance, or even credit cards. As a refresher, Real Simple magazine compiled a list of products and services discovered in 2020 that profiled the best apps, accounts, […]

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How Private are Your Smart Devices?

How creepy are the devices that make your life easier? Mozilla, best know for providing the free web browser Firefox, created a guide that breaks smart speakers, fitness trackers, and wireless products into the categories of “Not Creepy,” “A Little Creepy,” “Somewhat Creepy,” and “Very Creepy,” to help users understand how much this device may […]

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What Are Professional Service Finding Apps?

Reading reviews. Googling companies. Asking for references. Comparing prices. These are the tasks that encompass the daunting challenge of trying to find a professional service. For a big project like deep cleaning or remodeling your home, you don’t want to hire just anyone. Finding local professionals with the right expertise, openness, and pricing is ideal. […]

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