Clara
Americannoun
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“Tax planning for retirement involves guesses, but it’s important to make smart guesses. A lot of money is at stake,” says Edward McQuarrie, a professor emeritus at Santa Clara University who studies retirement strategies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
Times staff writers Clara Harter, Richard Winton and Hailey Branson-Potts contributed to this report.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026
Clara Blustein Lindholm, FrameWork’s director of research interpretation, said she’s seen anxiety growing in survey responses.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 28, 2026
China's Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen, contesting a Grand Slam qualifying event for the first time since 2022, beat France's Clara Burel won 6-1 7-5 to set up a match against Russian Elena Pridankina.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
“Do you want me to come back later, Clara dear?” asked the bubbe as Boaz at last bolted down the aisle and out the door.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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