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The game of wealth management

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Sean Cole | Jun 25, 2008
It's difficult talking to kids about managing an inheritance, but wealth management firm GenSpring aims to make an otherwise tough conversation into a game. Sean Cole reports.
Posted In: Savings
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When business slows, so does spending

| Jun 30, 2008
When Phyllis Allen has seen her business dwindle to half the size of about a decade ago. In our latest in a series on people affected by the credit crunch, Kate Archer Kent looks at how Allen has curbed her spending to cope.
Posted In: Economy
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The death of the SUV

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Jeff Tyler | Jun 23, 2008
Ford and GM are cutting back on SUV production as dealers have a hard time getting existing models off their lots. Is this the beginning of the end for the SUV? Jeff Tyler reports.
Posted In: Auto
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Watch out for senior health care costs

| Jun 28, 2008
The rising cost of gas isn't the only thing to worry about. Commentator Glenn Hubbard says the costs of health care programs for seniors face a big increase and the candidates have different ideas on what to do.
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Day in the Work Life: Conductor

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Judith Ritter | Jun 27, 2008
On this week's "A Day in the Work Life," we pick up the baton with Boston Pops conductor Keith Lockhart.
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Relief NGOs face China's power grip

| Jun 19, 2008
China's government has relaxed some of its rules by allowing non-governmental organizations to help with earthquake relief efforts. But these NGOs are still working within some limiting regulations. Lisa Chow reports.
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Social Security Do-Over?

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Chris Farrell | Jun 23, 2008
Question: This morning, rushing my kids to get them ready for school and myself to work, I overheard someone talk about borrowing from his/her own...
Posted In: debt, Social Security
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High gas prices? Get used to them

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Jeremy Hobson | Jun 11, 2008
The Energy Department says high gasoline prices are here to stay. But is there anything the government can do to alleviate the pressure? Jeremy Hobson reports.
Posted In: Economy
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Bull rider can't buck the price of gas

| Jun 27, 2008
For Wesley Silcox, the defending World Champion in bull riding, getting bucked around in the ring is almost becoming less painful than filling up the truck to drive to and from rodeos. Host Bob Moon caught up with Silcox on the road.
Posted In: Auto, Travel
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Nonprofit gets around subprimes

| Jun 27, 2008
John and Lupe Rodriguez lacked a good credit score, but with the help of a new program, they managed to get a loan without going subprime. David Brancaccio reports.

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