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Money & Career

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Money & Career
The Perfect Fall Jacket for Any Occasion
From weddings to tailgating, here’s how to stay warm
By Matt Christensen
October 9, 2023
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Money & Career
A Gen Xer’s Guide to Buying Sneakers
Five sneakers made for a man, not a boy
By Drew Hammell
, April 10, 2023
3 Min Read
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Money & Career
Is My Auto Mechanic Screwing Me?
How to tell if you’re being taken for a ride
By Brett Berk
, March 27, 2023
3 Min Read
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Money & Career
4 Ways Smart Guys Go Broke
Here’s why — and how to get back on track fast.
By Mike Zimmerman
, March 6, 2023
4 Min Read
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Money & Career
6 Smart, Funny Podcasts to Boost Your Money IQ
Get smarter at investing without boring yourself to tears
By Kelly Houston
, February 15, 2023
4 Min Read
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Money & Career
Radio Is Back (and Better Than Ever)
Forget Spotify and other paid music subscriptions — here’s where to find radio like you remember it
By Dave Holmes
, February 6, 2023
5 Min Read
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Money & Career
How to Dress for Warmth and Still Look Cool
Channel your inner Jason Bourne with these fashion tips
By Joel Stein
, January 23, 2023
3 Min Read
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Money & Career
How to Be a Mentor (and What’s in It for You)
Before you say, ‘I’m too busy to take on anything else,’ hear us out.
By Joe Kita
, January 9, 2023
3 Min Read
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Money & Career
My Five-Step Guide to Getting Rich
Joel Stein shares his midlife investment strategies
By Joel Stein
, December 21, 2022
3 Min Read
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Money & Career
15 Small Ways You Could Save Money in 2023
Your guide to nickel-and-diming your way out of debt
By Kelly Houston
, December 12, 2022
5 Min Read
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Money & Career
Are We Being Duped By ‘Use-By’ Dates?
From food to tires, running shoes to underwear, here’s when to believe (and when to ignore) product labels
By Bill Stieg
, November 28, 2022
3 Min Read
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