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Dear Penny: Do I really have to tip 20% at a buffet?!

To answer this common question, we have to shift the way we understand tipping. The reason we tip is not to offer a thank-you or a reward to service workers for an outstanding or even sufficient job.

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The Nasdaq, S&P 500 and Dow Jones industrial average all rose after the Federal Reserve indicated it expects to issue three interest rate cuts in 2024.

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