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Ramit Sethi slams Kevin O’Leary for repeating the tired trope of creating wealth by skipping coffee, says ‘frugality’ isn’t the key to riches

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‘Just tell the honest truth!’: Ramit Sethi slams Kevin O’Leary for repeating the tired trope of creating wealth by skipping coffee, says ‘frugality’ isn’t the key to riches Buying coffee to-go has become a hot topic in personal finance. Some high-profile financial experts are convinced that overspending on lattes and cappuccinos is among the key … Read more

‘The American Society of Magical Negroes’ trailer sends up a racist trope

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The trope of the “Magical Negro” — a term coined by filmmaker Spike Lee in 2001 — is just one of many racist clichés that plague American media. It refers to a Black side character whose sole purpose is to help white characters on their own journeys — examples range from Will Smith’s Bagger Vance … Read more