5 Conversations Not to Have                                                                                    word count: 630

at the Thanksgiving Table

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5 Types of Black Friday Shoppers                                                                            word count: 451

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Black Friday brings out almost as much crazy as a full moon.

Rules of the Game

A poor night’s sleep can leave you feeling exhausted and cranky, but long-term sleep disruption can actually lead to serious health conditions. Not only is sleep apnea a leading cause of disrupted sleep and daytime sleepiness, but this disease is also a contributing factor to a host of medical problems.

Dear Dave,

I’ve been out of college for a few years, and I have no debt. I’d like to start investing, so I’m thinking about buying a triplex, living in one of the apartments, and renting the other two. Should I get an interest-only loan for this?

Chad

Dear Chad,

Never, ever get an interest-only loan! If you can’t make this idea happen on a 15-year, fixed-rate mortgage that takes no more than 25 percent of your take-home pay, then you can’t afford this project.

Dear Dave,

I have to make a four-day business trip to Hawaii soon, and my wife would like to go along. It’s okay with my boss, as long as we pay her way, and I would love to have her along. It will cost about $1,500 for her to join me, and I make a little over $100,000 a year. We’re also debt-free, except for our home, and we’re working hard to pay that off as soon as possible. What do you think?

Michael

Dear Michael,

Household Toxins That Make Your Dog Sick

 Quite a number of people are aware of the fact that exposure to household toxins such as asbestos can cause mesothelioma in humans. Pets are even more susceptible to such dangers.

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Trump and Clinton Agree to Be Wrong on Ethanol
By Jeff Stier

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump don't agree on much -- except the Renewable Fuel Standard. Too bad they're both wrong.

The policy requires America's gasoline supply be mixed with renewable fuels like corn-based ethanol. Both nominees cite ethanol as key to breaking U.S. dependence on foreign oil and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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