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Retirement is a Financial Milestone, Not an Age Entitlement

In the picturesque world of retirement, we often envision serene beaches, leisurely golf rounds, and endless vacations. But the reality is, this dream doesn’t just materialize the moment you hit a certain age. Retirement is not an age-driven entitlement; it’s a financial milestone that requires meticulous planning, saving, and investing.

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The Race to Save Our Secrets From the Computers of the Future – NY Times

Why ‘Crash’ Is the Worst Best Picture Winner in Academy History – Wanderer

Why True Happiness Is Not Just About Reaching Your Goals – Tiny Buddha

Arguably the Hardest Bike Lock Made. This lock has the very highest protection level you will find, and one of few locks NYC bike messengers will use. The steel on here is thick, with layers of superb case hardening – Amazon

You Can Learn to Be Photogenic – Hollywood invented the idea that some people naturally look better on camera. Don’t believe it – The Atlantic

Ways to Extend Your Healthy Years, Not Just Your Life – Scientific American

Is Bandcamp as We Know It Over? – Pitchfork

It Came From the ’70s: The Story of Your Grandma’s Weird Couch – Collector’s Weekly

Air Jordan III: The Shocking Story of the Greatest Shoe Jordan Never Wanted – Mental Floss

The Wonderful, Wonkafied World of Vegan Pastry – Eater

Every Successful Relationship Is Successful for the Same Exact Reasons – Mark Manson

The Century-Long Evolution of the U.S. Army Helmet – Popular Mechanics

Driver who crashed in Malibu killing 4 Pepperdine students arrested charged with 4 counts of murder, bail at $8m – CBS

He caught a guy keying his car in broad daylight and goes crazy – Reddit

Sam Bankman-Fried to Testify at His Criminal Trial as Soon as Thursday – Coin Desk

What I Wish I Did Differently With My Kids During My Divorce – Fatherly

How to Protect Yourself From SIM-Swapping Attacks – How To Geek

9 Modern Dating Myths Every Man Should Ignore – Knowledge For Men

Why Apple’s weather app is so bad – VOX

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The Allure of Low Monthly Payments: Why It Can Be a Costly Mistake

In the realm of personal finance, the allure of monthly payments is undeniable. From cars to homes, to the latest gadgets, the promise of acquiring what we desire with seemingly small, manageable monthly payments can be incredibly tempting. However, this approach, while popular, is fraught with pitfalls that can have long-term implications on one’s financial health.

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Picture Of The Day

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Choi Eun-hee and her husband, director Shin Jeong-gyun, who were kidnapped in 1978 on his orders and were forced to make North Korean films. In two years they made 17 films, some of them were well-received outside North Korea

Choi Eun-hee and Shin Jeong-gyun were once the golden couple of South Korean cinema. Choi, a leading actress of her time, and Shin, a prolific director, were both instrumental in shaping the South Korean film industry. Their collaborations in the 1960s produced some of the country’s most iconic films. However, by the late 1970s, their personal and professional lives had hit a rough patch. They had divorced, and Shin faced financial troubles.

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Mindfulness: Achieving Peace and Clarity in Everyday Life

In our fast-paced modern world, it’s easy to get caught up in the busyness of each day and lose sight of the present moment. We get so focused on checking tasks off our endless to-do lists, answering emails, and keeping up with social media that we often end up feeling stressed, scattered, and disconnected from ourselves and others. This is where mindfulness comes in.

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Michael Irvin Says His Son, Rapper “Tut Tarantino,” is Lying in His Raps: “You Grew Up In A Gated Community Your Whole Life” – Sports Illustrated

She Played ‘Deb’ in Napoleon Dynamite. See Tina Majorino Now at 38 – Wanderer

A water flosser is absolutely worth it and your mouth will never feel cleaner – Amazon

Whatever Happened to Jill Whitlow From ‘Night of the Creeps’? – Ned Hardy

Off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot charged with attempted murder after trying to shut down plane engines midflight – NBC

Which Frozen Fries Are Worth Buying? A Blind Taste Test of Ore-Ida, Trader Joe’s, and More – Bon Appetit

What is the Average Net Worth by Age? [The Comprehensive Guide] – Of Dollars and Data

How to Tell What Kind of Procrastinator You Are (and What to Do About It) – Life Hacker

How to Not Live Paycheck-to-Paycheck – John Hawkins

Why Wong Kar-Wai’s ‘In the Mood For Love’ Is One of the Greatest Romantic Films Ever Made – Wanderer

Did the Baby Boomers Ruin the Housing Market? – Wealth of Common Sense

Browser Extensions Are a Privacy Nightmare – How To Geek

Paul Rudd, 54, Finally Reveals the Secret Behind His Superhuman Youth – Bright Side

The Science Behind Bloating on Planes—and How to Avoid It – Traveler

6 Dangerous Relationship Patterns All Couples Should Know – Fatherly

Here’s How to Answer the Trickiest Job Interview Questions – Ladders

Las Vegas woman left U2 concert to take $50K from ‘sugar daddy’s’ hotel safe: police – 8News

Family sues Panera Bread after college student who drank Charged Lemonade dies – NBC

Dwight Howard Admits Meeting Man on Instagram to Hook Up, Denies Lover Was Assaulted or Forced into Threesome – Reddit