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According to a [Bankrate Financial Security Index survey](http://www.bankrate.com/banking/savings/financial-security-0817/), 5 percent have absolutely no... 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Like when... 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At the end of the day, people are responsible for the decisions... 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Fake news seems to be everywhere these days. If it's not alarmist... 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These wise words were spoken by by Dr. Vijay Kedia, a world-renowned investor who is among... 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