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Top 10 Ways Managing Your Money Is Just Like Riding a Bike
An avid cyclist and bike racing fan, I sit transfixed during the many hours of Tour de France coverage every July when the race rolls around. This year, during some of the less-than-scintillating early miles of the sprint stages, my mind wandered a bit, and it occurred to me that there are some interesting parallels between winning the Tour de France and winning at personal finance.
Sherrill St. Germain Member, Garrett Planning Network - http://www.garrettplanningnetwork.com Offering financial planning on an hourly, as-needed basis...
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