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The Motley Fool May 10, 2004 Mathew Emmert	Two Forgotten Rules of Investing The author explores two forgotten rules of investing that can refocus us on the big picture: the rule of 72, and asset allocation.
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The Motley Fool March 4, 2004 Selena Maranjian	Living on Borrowed Dimes Our debt is sky-high, and things are probably going to get worse. American consumer debt has doubled in the past decade -- and odds are, it will continue to climb, due in part to rising interest rates. Debt is even responsible for many divorces, and it might prevent you from retiring on schedule. Don't let yourself get run over by it.
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The Motley Fool May 17, 2005 Dayana Yochim	Invest While in Debt? Sure! Putting off investing for your future because of some blanket rule about being debt-free is nearly as dangerous to your future financial health as putting everything on plastic and praying for a carefree retirement.
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