Life may be like a box of chocolates, but it is certainly not a game of Sorry, where one person wins at the expense of all others. It is entirely possible for everyone to win in most voluntary interactions. For example, if my company gives me a $10,000 raise, it would seem like I…
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Did you know that having a bad credit history could cost you your job? An increasing number of American employers have turned to running credit checks to screen job applicants. Some companies even evaluate existing employees on a regular basis by checking their credit reports. If you have outstanding debts, you might consider getting one…
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This post was published a year ago as part of Budgets Are Sexy’s Side Hustle series. On a chilly February day in 2007, I went with a friend to get a permit to carry a pistol. It was partially on a lark, and partially because a right not exercised is a right lost and I am a strong…
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So the record companies, the movie studios, the obsolete media, and some large software companies want the ability to nuke a website from orbit if they find any of their intellectual property there. Or a hint of their intellectual property. Or, “Oops, I guess that wasn’t ours. How much business did you lose during the 6…
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