Their research consistently shows that givers want not only appreciation for their gifts but also a little piece of the happiness recipients get out of them, says Jeremy Utley, a teacher at the institute.

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Not only do dividend stocks provide you with a steady stream of income, they also have a potential for capital appreciation.

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We can only hope that the new Treasury Secretary has learned a lesson in accountability, and that he has a new appreciation for the complications of our insane tax code.

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