If you think classics are slow and dusty (quite literally), The Great Gatsby will change your mind. It’s short, sharp, and surprisingly juicy, full of obsession, wealth, scandal, and longing. At under ...

Index funds track major financial indexes, enabling broad market investment without picking individual stocks. Investing in index funds involves choosing an index, selecting a low-cost fund, and ...

Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and technology. Her stories hold a mirror to society, reflecting both its malaise and its beauty.

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