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• Now is an 'ideal time' to reassess your retirement savings, expert says. These tips can help you get started

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• Do you still have to pay your mortgage if your house burns down? Some multimillion-dollar homes may not qualify for disaster relief.

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• Are you making it in this economy, or just getting by? These two factors can determine your status.

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  Will flattery get you everywhere with Donald Trump? Billionaires are determined to find out | Arwa Mahdawi

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