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McCain must focus on the payroll tax

| Sep 2, 2008
Commentator Reihan Salam says some Republicans have lost touch with the economic anxiety of average Americans. He offers a suggestion for self-improvement.
Posted In: Taxes
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Extended Warrenty on a Car?

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Chris Farrell | Sep 3, 2008
Question: I signed up for an extended warranty for my car. It has 75,000, the warranty costs $3000 and will cover me for 60,000 more miles. I asked...
Posted In: insurance
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Convention roles of corporate reps

| Sep 3, 2008
Corporate representatives who attend the convention come in two flavors, says commentator Robert Reich. He also discovered that sometimes reps from the same company play contradictory roles.
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Getting Personal

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Chris Farrell and Tess Vigeland | Aug 29, 2008
In this edition of Getting Personal, Chris and Tess talk about saving for a child's education, getting a mortgage in retirement, American Depositary Receipts and providing health care for a family member.
Posted In: Education, Retirement
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California bill fights sprawl and traffic

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Rachel Dornhelm | Sep 3, 2008
California's anti-sprawl bill encourages development near businesses and workplaces to cut down on driving and reduce emissions. Rachel Dornhelm explains how the policy will work.
Posted In: Taxes
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Clinton targets cost of malaria meds

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Janet Babin | Jul 17, 2008
Anti-malarial drugs can be so expensive that people with the disease go untreated. Former President Bill Clinton's foundation has struck a deal that would limit the cost of the drugs. Janet Babin reports.
Posted In: Health
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Medical power of attorney & living wills

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Tess Vigeland | Jul 11, 2008
Kiplinger's John Ventura continues his discussion with host Tess Vigeland about planning for the end with a conversation about medical power of attorney and living wills.
Posted In: Health, Retirement
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TV advertisers target Ramadan

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Ben Gilbert | Sep 2, 2008
During the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims fast during the day and break their fast after sunset. Then, for many it's sit back and watch TV. Ben Gilbert reports on advertisers going after that audience.
Posted In: Entertainment
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We must reduce super-sized appetites

| Jul 4, 2008
Some economists believe we can innovate our way out of the global problem of carbon emissions, but Boston College professor Juliet Schor says what we really need to do is go on a consumer diet.
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Oil prices down as Gustav leaves Gulf

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Steve Henn | Sep 2, 2008
Although assessments of the derricks and refineries in the Gulf are only just beginnng, the expectation is that Hurricane Gustav left minimal damage. Oil futures dropped on the assumption. Steve Henn reports.
Posted In: Economy, Oil

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