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Long-term care insurance--Not?

Chris Farrell | Dec 3, 2008
The case for long-term care insurance is compelling. It's the product that is difficult to understand and evaluate. Now, the question is whether...
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DHL laying off thousands in U.S.

Kyle James | Nov 10, 2008
Germany's Deutsche Post could lay off anywhere between 12,000 to 20,000 workers in its U.S. wing, express mailer DHL. But Kyle James reports the company won't close state-side operations altogether.
Posted In: Jobs
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Doctors' drug-industry ties made public

Janet Babin | Dec 3, 2008
The Cleveland Clinic has announced it's going to disclose its doctors' ties to the drug industry, upfront, on its website. Janet Babin reports.
Posted In: Health
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Why be worried about deflation?

| Dec 1, 2008
Will deflation cause problems for the economy? Scott Jagow talks to Fortune Magazine's Allan Sloan about falling prices and why he's not as worried about them -- though he is concerned about inflation down the road.
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Here's what I'm doing: John Laine

| Dec 6, 2008
Marketplace presents "Here's What I'm Doing," a series asking people from all walks of life how they're coping with the financial crisis. In this edition, investor and real estate developer John Laine.
Posted In: Investing
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Health care can be form of stimulus

Scott Jagow and Chris Farrell | Dec 4, 2008
Incoming Health Secretary Tom Daschle is already talking health care reform. But can we afford something like universal health care right now? Scott Jagow talks to economics correspondent Chris Farrell.
Posted In: Health
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Sharing tales of money woes and wins

Eve Troeh | Nov 14, 2008
How much did you pay for that set of golf clubs you never used? Don't be ashamed, you're not alone. Eve Troeh reports that folks are coming out of the closet to tell tales of money wasted -- and to find help.
Posted In: Internet
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Daycare costs becoming too much

| Nov 14, 2008
The cost of childcare is outpacing inflation, leaving parents with a tough call: Find more money or find another way to care for their kids. Jaime Bedrin reports.
Posted In: Health
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Long-Term Care Insurance--Not

Chris Farrell | Mar 26, 2007
Demographics may not be destiny, but America is getting older and an aging population will need plenty of long-term care. The cost of a nursing...
Posted In: insurance
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Weekly Wrap: A few ups, lots of downs

Kai Ryssdal | Dec 5, 2008
In our Weekly Wrap, Kai Ryssdal talks with Fortune's Leigh Gallagher Portfolio.com's Felix Salmon about this week's jobs numbers, the "official" recession, the whip-sawing markets, and the automakers' continued pleas to Congress.
Posted In: Economy, Wall Street

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