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Melinda Gates: Charity can't wait
One of the biggest ways that Bill and Melinda Gates have revolutionized the world of philanthropy was to start giving away their Microsoft Corp fortune before they were old. Full Article
Your pet is obese, but you pay the price
The easiest way for pet owners to avoid the costs of complications from obesity is to keep their furry friends from becoming overweight. Full Article
Early financial aid letters shake up decisions
The road to college has turned into an autobahn for some high school seniors this year as aid letters come out early at some schools. Full Article
Breaking the glass ceiling of football dynasties
When you think football dynasties, you do not often think about daughters being in the mix. Full Article
Advice or selling? Language matters
The marketing come-ons of broker-dealers and insurance companies send this message: "We are financial advisers you can trust." But dig through court documents and the same companies argue something quite different: "We are just sales people." Full Article
The best place to retire? You get to pick
Reuters has teamed up with Zillow to give you the power to customize a list of your best places to retire. Learn how to use our interactive tool to help you determine the cities and towns that meet your criteria. Full Article
Podcasting precursors: Hay baling, chopping onions and waiting tables
NEW YORK It might not make a lot of sense to our grandparents, but today's media superstars are not necessarily big-screen actors or anchors of the evening news.