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Sinful (MM #4705)

Our world is obsessed with ranking things. In recent weeks, I’ve mentioned the list for both the healthiest and happiest states. Today, we’re checking out the most sinful states. I don’t understand how you can quantify something like sing, but the folks at WalletHub had no problem. They quantified things like jealousy, greed, lust, and…

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Greed (MM #4527)

It’s silly to say that we live in interesting times, but it honestly seems that way. In the 1980 and 90s, many aspired to be yuppies. They lived by the adage that Gordon Gekko preached in the movie ‘Wall Street’; greed is good. But thanks to the economic divide we’re seeing today, I see the…

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Hidden Costs (MM #4466)

Prices are rising for everything in our lives. And while I understand cost increases to a point, I get the sense that many companies are simply being greedy. They raise prices because they can get away with it. But the worst part about this game is the hidden costs. It’s one thing for a business…

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Stock Market (MM #2220)

I’ve never trusted playing the stock market.  To me, it just feels like legalized gambling.  The only way to win is to cheat.  People with inside information always win big.   So what if we abolished the stock market and forced all companies to go private?  Is something that crazy even possible?

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