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The Unstable Artist Who Helped Invent Expressionism

You could be forgiven for drawing a connection between Ernst Ludwig Kirchner’s shocking color palette and his character. It would be understandable enough, considering his problems with morphine, Veronal and absinthe; the nervous breakdown precipitated by his artillery training in World War I, and his many long hospital stays afterward; …

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Delayed IPOs create ‘golden handcuffs’ for Silicon Valley executives

A man enter the doors of the ‘WeWork’ co-operative co-working space on March 13, 2013 in Washington, DC. Mandel Ngan | AFP | Getty Images The delay of highly anticipated IPOs this year could cause financial headaches for employees who work there. Start-ups are known to offer equity that can …

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Retailers Tapestry, Capri Holdings, L Brands, PVH may have hit peaks

Some upscale retailers have checked out of September with impressive gains. Tapestry, Capri Holdings, L Brands and PVH all surged double digits in the past month, but Oppenheimer head of technical analysis Ari Wald doesn’t see the climb continuing. “What stands out to us when looking at these apparel stocks is just …

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Social Security cost-of-living adjustments aren’t covering these costs

Sam Edwards | Getty Images If you’re retired, you’ve probably noticed that costs keep going up. Recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show just which expenses could be taking the biggest bite out of your wallet. One of the main culprits: health insurance, which surged 18.6% from August …

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Many former college students don’t earn more than $28,000 a year

A secure financial future is what most Americans hope to get with their college degree. More than 80% of freshmen students say they pursued higher education “to be able to get a better job.” Another popular reason? “To make more money.” Many college students, then, are likely to be disappointed. …

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That Dog. Made Its First Album in 22 Years. A Lot Has Changed.

“I haven’t felt like this since 1995,” Anna Waronker sings on the new album by That Dog., and maybe she’s taking just a few years of poetic license. “Old LP” is actually the first album by That Dog. since 1997, reconvening three of the four band members that released “Retreat …

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ATM bank fees hit a record high — and it’s draining your cash

Westend61 | Westend61 | Getty Images Get ready to pay more to retrieve your cash at an ATM. That’s because customers who withdraw money outside of their bank’s network are now paying an average fee of $4.72 — a record high, according to an analysis by Bankrate.com. That’s up 33% …

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Most Netflix subscribers won’t leave for Disney or Apple, survey finds

stockcam | iStock Unreleased | Getty Images Netflix shares cratered over the past three months, as concerns about slowing subscriber growth have combined with investors fearing the risks of new streaming competition from both technology and media giants. But Piper Jaffray remains unfazed, sticking by its optimistic forecast for Netflix’ …

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The end of commissions for stock trading is near as TD Ameritrade cuts to zero, matching Schwab

TD Ameritrade Holding Corp. signage is illuminated atop the company’s headquarters at night in Omaha, Nebraska. Sarah Hoffman | Bloomberg | Getty Images The “race to zero” for the brokerage industry is over. TD Ameritrade said late Tuesday that the company will eliminate all commission fees for online U.S. stock, …

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4 ways to protect your finances if you’re worried about a recession

It seems like every time you turn on the TV or open a newspaper these days, financial experts are talking about the possibility of a recession. But Tiffany Aliche, personal finance expert and founder of The Budgetnista says there are several simple steps you can take to protect your finances. …

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