When it pays to be paranoid
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If you remember those 1970âs era âHang in There, Babyâ posters, the phrase âJust because youâre paranoid doesnât mean theyâre not out to get youâ -- of similar vintage -- will probably ring a bell. But while that treacly picture of a kitten hanging onto a rope is now a laughable bit of nostalgia, the observation about paranoia is more relevant than ever.
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Don't take big chances with your money -- look for SIPC protection.
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They're not obvious and they're not always cheap.
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We all pay a price for keeping mum about touchy financial issues.
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Since Sept. 11, ordinary citizens have been told that their watchful eyes are the front line of national terrorism defense. The result? It's a bad time to be a blinking sign or a tasty condiment.
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When it comes to your money (or anything else, for that matter), I believe you should trust your gut.
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Funds can bring you a world of hurt, so be careful.
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Hubris can be harmful to your health, especially if that underwarranted confidence comes from drug manufacturers concerned more about obscene profits than protecting the consuming public from potential harm.
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Our emotions allow us to ignore some threats as we grow overly concerned with others
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Probing the depths of spending psychology.
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Money offers a buffer of sorts in an uncertain world. And con artists are only too happy to wear the guise of the market sage or guardian angel.
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Science & environment: Creators of malware are no longer script kiddies after kudos - they're criminals after your cash. Wendy M Grossman asks if protection can keep pace with them.
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Scientists figure out why too much marijuana sometimes causes feelings of paranoia. It involves the geography of the brain.
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There was a time when privacy was a well-defined notion. It meant your business was your business and people were entitled to know about it only if you wanted them to.
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People do crazy things on vacation with their money. Don't be one of them.
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Bank C.D.âs, bonds and money market funds may offer peace of mind to nervous investors.
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Frightening incidents often take place, especially when shooting at different locations. But one incident