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Goliath versus Goliath? AI copyright battles blow up
By his own admission, Matthew Butterick is an unlikely warrior against Big Tech. A web entrepreneur turned lawyer, Butterick is...
What will happen in 2024?
The year 2024 is a leap year, so there will be 29 days in February. The calendar can't be used...
Go into Debt for a Wedding? Nope! – Dave Says
Dear Dave, Our daughter’s college education is pretty much paid for already through grants and scholarships, and my wife and...
Risk is Real – Dave Says
Dear Dave, My husband and I want to do a live-in and flip real estate purchase. The idea is to...
Don’t Buy a House Together Before You’re Married – Dave Says
Dear Dave, My fiancée and I plan to get married in May, and we are preparing to buy a house....
Control Your Own Destiny – Dave Says
Dear Dave, I read where you recommend saving 15% of your income for retirement. Should I count my employer’s contribution...
Eventually, You Become Self-Insured – Dave Says
Dear Dave, My wife and I are both 36 years old, and we have two children. Our son is six,...
It’s a Gift to Your Family – Dave Says
Dear Dave, I’m 67, and I’ve been wondering what your position is on preplanning for a funeral versus prepaying. Is...
Nickel and Dime Things, Nothing Gets Done Well – Dave Says
Dear Dave, I’m currently on Baby Step 2, and I have about $7,000 in debt to pay off before I...
How China fuels the fentanyl pandemic
In 2022, more than two-thirds of over 100,000 U.S. drug overdose deaths involved synthetic opioids, most commonly illicit fentanyl. Much...
Foods you won’t find on the menu in the US
Adventurous diners will have to travel outside the U.S. to try any of these banned foods. If you do happen...
What’s Fair to Everyone Concerned? – Dave Says
Dear Dave, About a year ago, my husband and I offered an empty house we own to a young man...
The slick history of WD-40
As you probably already know, WD-40 is a pretty slick invention. But have you ever wondered where this wonder solvent...
How to start a book club tailored to your interests
Calling all book lovers! As the pages of life continue to turn, a book club offers a delightful way to...
