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George Washington’s $1-a-Day Challenge
Turn a Dollar Bill Into a Money Tree
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“Don’t Fall in Love With a Stock”
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A Super Bowl Myth Investors Keep Falling For
How football and investing are intertwined
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The "26 Books to Read in 2026" Challenge
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The Comforting Lie of Dividend Stocks
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A Christmas Carol for Independent Investors
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Why Trump wants the market to drop
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Prepare to Be Punched in the Mouth
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The "26 Books to Read in 2026" Challenge
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What My Dad Really Left Me
How to Pass Down Wisdom (Not Just Wealth)
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The American Dream They Fought For
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The Fading American Dream (and How to Bring It Back to Life)
How Inflation, Inequality, and Ownership Shape the Path Forward
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The Comforting Lie of Dividend Stocks
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