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Get Ready for When It Rains!

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  Money. Moolah. Lettuce. Cheddar. Dough. It goes by many names, but what exactly is it? Food on the table? A roof over your head? Something to line your pockets or the result of a hard day’s work? Opinions may vary, but whether we like it or not, there’s one thing the vast majority of us can agree—it’s all about the Benjamins.  From the flick of a light switch to the very shoes on our feet, we’re burning it constantly, our lives dependent on its precious fuel. Imagine having a single metric with which our society determines happiness, freedom and personal worth. Every comfort and necessity depends on how many numbers we’ve got stuffed away in a bank account or under our mattresses. Is it any wonder why some people are actually willing to kill for it?  As my legendary high school economics teacher once said, “Rarity is what gives the world value.” Why is gold more sought after than quartz? Why do doctors get paid the big bucks while burger flippers get paid in…well…free b...