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Children Getting Too Much Money, Too Soon

Don McNay | Posted 05.25.2011

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Many young people who blow their money look back and wish they had a second chance to do it right.

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Things to Consider When Taking a Buyout or Severance Package (Video)

Don McNay | Posted 05.25.2011

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Don McNay

I've found that people leaving old line companies, even with a severance package, were more bitter than those where companies treated employees like interchangeable parts.

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Just Say "No" to Adult Children Wanting Money (Video)

Don McNay | Posted 05.25.2011

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Why people should not give money to their adult children.

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Washington: Totally Disconnected From Main Street

Don McNay | Posted 05.25.2011

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Don McNay

Operating a business on Main Street is a lot different than lecturing at the Harvard Economic Club. The team Obama surrounded himself with has spent way more time in a faculty lounge than in the corner barber shop.

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Today Is the Day to Cut Up Your Credit Cards

Don McNay | Posted 05.25.2011

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When three people who know about money go to the extreme of not owning any credit cards, others might want to take note.

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Playing the Hand that Life Deals You

Don McNay | Posted 11.17.2011

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Don McNay

I've dealt with hundreds of parents of special needs children. They take the hand that is dealt to them. And usually turn that hand into aces.

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Getting Rich and the Marshmallow

Don McNay | Posted 05.25.2011

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Don McNay

We have a financial system that has played to people's weaknesses. We have allowed people who are prone to instant gratification to have as much credit as they could get their hands on.

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