My daughter started taking public transportation to school at just 10. The independence has given her a lot of confidence.

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My daughter and I during a trip to Morocco. I'm glad the independence she's gained while taking public transit in Washington, DC, has made her a more confident traveler anywhere we go.

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Growing up with a lazy eye was difficult. It still makes me self-conscious sometimes, even as an adult.

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The author has had a lazy eye her whole life.

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I'm horrible at job interviews, so I asked an expert for advice before a big opportunity. Her tips helped me land the job.

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Melissa Petro.

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Home builder confidence just dropped for the first time in 2023 as spike in mortgage rates further dents affordability

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Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes rose four points to 35 in January, according to the National Association of Homebuilders.

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A top strategist explains how stocks could sink more than 25% in a recession - and warns markets are underestimating a key risk 'that can change on a dime'

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Liz Young, SoFi's Head of Investment Strategy

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Investors are still worried about a run on deposits of some ailing banks while massive lifelines buy more time

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Credit Suisse stock plummeted on Wednesday during the bank's largest one-day selloff to date.

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