Book Brunch: The Dumb Things Smart People Do With Their Money Intro and Number 1

Tuesday’s Turning Pages Book Brunch July 2: The Dumb Things Smart People Do With Their Money. ‘Introduction’ and ‘Dumb Thing #1: You buy financial products you don’t understand.’

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07/03/2024

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