Early retirement really does sound like a dream that many of us wish we could achieve. But leaving the workforce some number of years or decades earlier isn't for everyone, especially those who like ...

“They say the best things in life are free” is a lyric that has worked its way into songs recorded by the likes of Frank Sinatra, The Flying Lizards and Janet Jackson. Each gives a comparison of ...

Bill Smith wrote to advise us the Minneapolis protestors, Renee Good and Alex Pretti, made unwise choices costing their lives. He wonders what could have motivated them to risk their lives for ...

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This week, the annual Jewish Torah reading cycle brings us to the book of Vayikra, or Leviticus. Many see this as the “plotless” part of the Torah, detailing sacrifices and many other laws that do not ...

There was a time when a woman’s worth was measured by how much she could give up. Her dreams. Her peace. Sometimes, her entire self. Sacrifice was treated like a virtue, almost sacred. The more she ...

The sacrifice one makes to achieve early retirement will be different for everyone. Some feel there’s no sacrifice, while others found it hard at times to stay the course with a more aggressive ...