You never know what will happen next but most of us do not spend our days and our time doing the things we most want to accomplish. Chores and responsibilities get in the way until we are faced with a reason to focus on our priorities.

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We're delighted to launch the first episode of an ongoing video series called 'Money and Happiness.' Laura Rowley, a columnist for DailyFinance and...