Denying climate change may well cost the Earth, says Mandi Smallhorne.
Can't live without it? Best to learn to manage debt comfortably.
Growth sectors have led Wall Street's advance as encouraging economic data put major US stock indexes on track to close out their fourth week of gains in a row.
European shares have held near multi-year highs with some investors using early weakness as a buying opportunity.
Asian shares are mixed after US stocks dipped on weaker-than-expected economic data following recent record-breaking gains.
US stocks fell with the downturn accelerating late in the day after a Federal Reserve official said the central bank could begin easing up on its monetary stimulus.
US stocks rose with the Dow and S&P 500 hitting new all-time highs in a broad market rally as the recent upward momentum persisted.
European shares have hit more multi-year highs after data showing the eurozone remains stuck in recession.
A necessary evil as most people need credit to buy homes and cars. 51% 50 votes
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Impossible as all debt eventually gets you into trouble. 14% 14 votes
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Possible only for well-disciplined consumers. 35% 35 votes
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