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Peter Gratton, Ph.D., is a New Orleans-based editor and professor with over 20 years of experience in investing, economics, and public policy. Peter began covering markets at Multex (Reuters) and has ...

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The balance of your checking accounts says a lot more about your financial fitness than you realize. While most conventional financial wisdom centers around building a big portfolio of savings and ...