Category: Opinion
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How antiabortion laws oppress the poor
in OpinionThe state of Texas just passed one of the most stringent anti-abortion laws in the United States. This is a very sad moment for women’s rights. The law allows private citizens to sue abortion providers and anyone else who helps a woman obtain an abortion — including those who give a woman a ride to…
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Working too many hours? You might be risking your life
in OpinionOne of my mottos in life was, to work just enough to pay my bills and put a bit of money aside. Because I have always been looking at how I can work less, and earn more, I found ways to leverage my time and money. For the past 10 years or so, my investments…
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I became financially independent, but I can’t stop working
The day finally arrived! I sold my last property, which I bought during the early years of the Airbnb gold rush. Now I have enough money invested in the stock market so that I will never have to work for a living for the rest of my life. What am I going to do? Move…
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Should job seekers disclose they are double vaccinated when looking for a job?
in OpinionIf you want to have a competitive edge over your non-vaccinated rivals, the answer is a resounding “YES!” Already many companies including BlackRock, Walmart, Microsoft, Chevron, CVS, UPS, and Goldman Sachs were among the employers so far this week to announce vaccination mandates for some or all of their employees. The same is happening all…
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Women with an abundance of choices are having fewer babies
in OpinionLong are the days when women’s primary (if not only) role was to have babies. Nowadays, women have as many opportunities as their male counterparts, plus they are the only ones who can have babies. And the women who are having babies, are having them later on in life. I believe this is a good…
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How I save thousands of dollars by being physically active
in OpinionPeople who start to exercise before or during middle age typically save from $800 to $1,800 annually on health care costs after retirement. Here are my health self-care habits I am 54 years old and I believe to be in excellent health. I am physically active and I don’t take any medications. Here are some…