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How Kids Create Wealth By Trading Halloween Candy

Last year, we spent a lovely evening with friends enjoying a dinner of baked potatoes with homemade chili garnished with bits d’bacon and locally-sourced shredded cheddar–the nearest Target isn’t that far, after all–and served with a sour cream reduction. Even the kids, who had gathered in the downstairs playroom to trade Halloween candy, liked it. And trade they did. I…

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Crony Capitalist of the Month: The Fanjul Sugar Barons

LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: Written By Kitty Testa Fall is in the air here in the Midwest, a favorite time for many. The leaves are turning yellow, orange and red. We’re into sweater-weather evenings with bonfires and s’mores, and the store shelves are being stocked with Halloween candy… What!?! $4 a pound for Snickers?…