Why 2012 Wasn't as Bad as You Think
From RealClearMarkets
December 23, 2012 - 12:34am
Morgan Housel, The Motley FoolI've always liked these bits of contrarian optimism. They make you think past the doomsday headlines that dominate the media. To keep the theme going, here are 10 things that happened in 2012 that made the year better than it seemed.
December 23, 2012 - 12:34am
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