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What the federal budget and your household budget have in common
Apr 10, 2013
The White House unveiled its proposed 2014 federal budget Wednesday and it has at least one thing in common with your household budget: It's influenced by politics.
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Calling all personal finance poets
Apr 5, 2013
April is National Poetry Month -- and also the month when most of us are scrambling to get our taxes filed. Send us your poems about taxes and Uncle Sam for a chance to have them read on the air.
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The Tax Man Nudgeth: Freakonomics
Apr 3, 2013
April 15 is less than two weeks away and Stephen Dubner has found some new ways to convince Americans to pay their taxes.
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4 tips to avoid an audit this tax season
Apr 3, 2013
Tax day is less than two weeks away. As you prepare for this year's returns, Marketplace's Senior Producer of Personal Finance Paddy Hirsch brings you tips to avoid an audit.
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Forget tuition, just applying to college can cost thousands
Apr 1, 2013
April 1 is the deadline for most colleges and universities to let applicants know whether they've been accepted -- or not. Already, families have spent thousands on the process.
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Caution: Chasing a dream doesn't always work out
Mar 29, 2013
Chasing your dream can take a lot of time and cash. And there's no guarantee that doing what you love will work out exactly as you had hoped.
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Mind Games & Money: A guide to exploring your emotions in personal finance
Mar 29, 2013
How emotional are you when it comes to making money decisions? Explore our special grid to find out. Plus, get tips and learn more about how emotions influence your personal finances.
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How much would you spend to save your sick pet?
Mar 25, 2013
For many people, pets are members of the family. So how do you put a price on the life of your pet?
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Expensive mistakes: Emotions and investing
Mar 25, 2013
Buy high and sell low is a sad truth for a reason. Time and again we let panic or euphoria drive our actions in the market and wind up making big, expensive mistakes.
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More seniors pile on debt to help their family
Mar 25, 2013
Senior citizens are racking up debt to help out their family members -- and the younger generation is digging a hole themselves to give their parents a hand.
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Economy gives some dads a bad rap
Aug 21, 2009
Despite hints that the economy is recovering, job losses continue. But what happens when fathers who pay child support are out of work? Monica Brady-Myerov reports.
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Asking for charity for the first time
Dec 3, 2009
Sherman Wilburn of Minneapolis has often given his time and money to others in need. Now he finds himself asking for help. He talks with Kai Ryssdal about the difficult times facing him and his family.
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Susan G. Komen fights for trademark
Aug 5, 2010
Susan G. Komen For the Cure, the breast cancer charity, has warned several other charities to stay away from its trademarked phrase: "Race for the Cure." And watch out if you use the color pink. Janet Babin reports.
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How to reduce the price of college
Aug 31, 2012
The cost of college continues to soar higher and higher. An education expert posits that costs can go down if the public sector pulls out of higher education.
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I 'heart' taxes
Apr 2, 2012
Commentator Melissa Chadburn says paying your taxes shows you value your community.
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Best way to donate? Do your research
Dec 10, 2008
If you're facing harder times but still want to give back, you may think the best way is through volunteering. But Holden Karnofsky, co-founder of a charity evaluation website, says your time would be better spent finding a nonprofit worthy of your money.
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Getting Personal
Aug 1, 2008
In this edition of Getting Personal, Chris and Tess talk about lazy investing styles, lending to family, consolidating retirement accounts and foolproof investments.
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Don't fear high-frequency trading
Aug 23, 2010
Commentator Matt Samelson argues that high-frequency trading shouldn't be vilified as a troublemaker, but seen as a type of trading that maximizes value out of the market and corrects mispricing.
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homebuyer tax credit
Jan 22, 2009
Question: My husband and I just bought our first home in South Minneapolis this past fall. Since then, I have heard a lot of talk about the IRS...
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Saving for retirement? Don't have kids
Dec 4, 2010
While it seems to have become more difficult in recent times to save for retirement, some people are still able to retire early. Commentator Sydney Lagier retired when she was 44. Her best tip? Don't have kids.
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Business school case study: Debt talks
Jul 25, 2011
Business is all about the art of negotiation -- MIT's Tom Kochan explains how the debt talks are marked by give and take.
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What the federal budget and your household budget have in common
Apr 10, 2013
The White House unveiled its proposed 2014 federal budget Wednesday and it has at least one thing in common with your household budget: It's influenced by politics.
6
Calling all personal finance poets
Apr 5, 2013
April is National Poetry Month -- and also the month when most of us are scrambling to get our taxes filed. Send us your poems about taxes and Uncle Sam for a chance to have them read on the air.
4
The Tax Man Nudgeth: Freakonomics
Apr 3, 2013
April 15 is less than two weeks away and Stephen Dubner has found some new ways to convince Americans to pay their taxes.
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4 tips to avoid an audit this tax season
Apr 3, 2013
Tax day is less than two weeks away. As you prepare for this year's returns, Marketplace's Senior Producer of Personal Finance Paddy Hirsch brings you tips to avoid an audit.
4
Forget tuition, just applying to college can cost thousands
Apr 1, 2013
April 1 is the deadline for most colleges and universities to let applicants know whether they've been accepted -- or not. Already, families have spent thousands on the process.
3
Caution: Chasing a dream doesn't always work out
Mar 29, 2013
Chasing your dream can take a lot of time and cash. And there's no guarantee that doing what you love will work out exactly as you had hoped.
1
Mind Games & Money: A guide to exploring your emotions in personal finance
Mar 29, 2013
How emotional are you when it comes to making money decisions? Explore our special grid to find out. Plus, get tips and learn more about how emotions influence your personal finances.
8
How much would you spend to save your sick pet?
Mar 25, 2013
For many people, pets are members of the family. So how do you put a price on the life of your pet?
0
Expensive mistakes: Emotions and investing
Mar 25, 2013
Buy high and sell low is a sad truth for a reason. Time and again we let panic or euphoria drive our actions in the market and wind up making big, expensive mistakes.
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More seniors pile on debt to help their family
Mar 25, 2013
Senior citizens are racking up debt to help out their family members -- and the younger generation is digging a hole themselves to give their parents a hand.
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