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Even if you're not, say, the President of the United States, you may well be called upon at some point to give a…
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A lot of personal finance advice tells you to negotiate for a lower price on everything from cars to rent. But this…
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After we discussed helping a friend deal with a miscarriage, a reader asked us for tips on how to support a friend…
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A lot of social events involve, or even revolve around, alcohol. If you're sober, or if a friend or date is, this…
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