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Are Investors on Drugs?

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No, really, I mean it. Are investors on drugs? Scientists say that the level of oxazepam, a drug commonly used to treat depression, is creeping up in our waterways. You see, when patients consume these drugs, the drugs themselves pass…

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Caring for Elders

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This article originally appeared in the Santa Barbara Independent online on June 8, 2008. To see the PDF of the article, click here. Consulting with Parents on Options By Kevin Bourke Sunday, June 8, 2008 Kevin, my widowed mother is aging…

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Bears Bad News?

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This article originally appeared in the Santa Barbara Independent online on June 28, 2008. To see the PDF of the article, click here. What to Do When You Read About Carnage in the Market By Kevin Bourke Saturday, June 28, 2008…

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Warning: Credit Card

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This article originally appeared in the Santa Barbara Independent online on March 15, 2008. To see the PDF of the article, click here. How to Handle Special Offers By Kevin Bourke Saturday, March 15, 2008 Dear Kevin, I recently received an offer…

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The January Divorce

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Sue had been considering divorce for some time, but it was the beginning of the New Year when she finally decided to move ahead. She hadn’t wanted to taint the holidays, and her husband always received a substantial bonus after…

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Meet Kevin Bourke

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This article originally appeared in the Santa Barbara Independent online on June 29, 2007. To see the PDF of the article, click here. The Indy’s New Financial Advice Columnist Dishes on Retirement By Kevin Bourke Friday, June 29, 2007 Kevin Bourke,…

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Good Saver, Bad Saver

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This article originally appeared in the Santa Barbara Independent online on March 1, 2008. To see the PDF of the article, click here. You Too Can Become a Prodigious Accumulator of Wealth By Kevin Bourke Saturday, March 1, 2008 Dear Kevin, We…

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Doing Good

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This article originally appeared in the Santa Barbara Independent online on July 11, 2007. To see the PDF of the article, click here. By Kevin Bourke Wednesday, July 11, 2007 I’d like to support a local nonprofit organization, what are…

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