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I wish girls fought more. Like beat the shit out of each other for fun. I wish that was like a socially acceptable thing to do. Fight club, you know? If it was me and you, I think I’d win. In a DIY ...

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As part of the summer office cleanup, I came across an old book (1997) titled, “Women’s Guide to Financial Self-Defense,” by June Mays. This book came out of her experiences as a financial adviser to ...