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Jon Herring

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Jon Herring

Retailers Reflect a Changing Economy

By Jon Herring | 06/2/2009

What is good for individuals and for the economy in general is not necessarily good for retailers. For example, it is a good thing when people stop using their home equity as an ATM machine. And it’s a good thing when they increase savings and pay down debt. But these…

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2 Strategies Perfect for Today’s Market

By Jon Herring | 04/29/2009

For decades, stock market participants have been led to believe that “investing” is safe… while “trading” is risky. But the way most people “invest” is about the riskiest way you could possibly manage your money. The prevailing advice has been something like this:

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Improve Your Health in 2 Simple Steps

By Jon Herring | 12/31/2008

Considering the turmoil in the economy, I understand if your primary concerns are to protect your wealth, boost your earning power, and increase your financial independence. But if you want to achieve all of that (and certainly if you want to enjoy it), you must also focus on your health.

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Could Sunscreen Cause Skin Cancer? You Bet…

By Jon Herring | 05/1/2008

Only problem is that while sunscreen can protect you against sunburn, there is no evidence it will protect you from skin cancer.

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Sunscreen: 21st Century Snake Oil

By Jon Herring | 04/26/2008

Almost all commercial sunscreens contain not just one but several chemicals, known as xenoestrogens, that mimic the hormone estrogen.

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Stay Active and Live Longer

By Jon Herring | 08/15/2006

A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association shows you things that make you live longer.

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