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View ArticleMy Filipino-American Parents and the American Dream
My Filipino-American Parents and the American Dream Over 25 years ago, my parents immigrated to America from the Philippines. My Dad tells me that he had $35 in his checking account. Fast forward to...
View ArticleMy First Job: Reflections from the Drive Thru Window
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View ArticleIrresponsible Ways I Waste Money
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