Tim Harford, who writes a column for the Financial Times called "Dear Economist, " says the insurance for pets is both good and bad.

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He also writes on racing for the business broadsheet Financial Times.

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This book is written by a good friend of mine, Carl Richards, who, in additional to being a great financial planner, also writes for The New York Times.

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