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About Paul Sullivan

Paul Sullivan writes the "Wealth Matters" column for The New York Times. His articles have appeared in Condé Nast Portfolio, The International Herald Tribune, Barron's, and the Financial Times, where he was a reporter, editor, and columnist. He lives in Connecticut with his family.

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