Virginia C. McGuire is a journalist who has covered personal finance, business, real estate, architecture and design. Her work has appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer, the New York Times, The Awl and Mental Floss. Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, she now lives in Philadelphia. Connect with her on Twitter @vcmcguire or on LinkedIn.
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