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Appraising Adjustors
Sep 2, 2005
After a natural disaster hits, many people turn to Public Insurance Adjustors to deal with their insurance companies. But do they always have your best interests in mind? Tess Vigeland talks to consumer advocate Amy Bach.
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Losing Everything
Sep 2, 2005
What do you do when you've lost everything? What are the first steps you can take to rebuilding your finances? Tess Vigeland finds out where and when to ask for help from a survivor of a natural disaster.
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Fertility Tourism
Aug 27, 2005
In the United States, the average price of an in-vitro fertilization cycle runs about $12,000. That price tag is pushing some couples to seek cheaper fertility treatment overseas. Ashley Milne-Tyte reports.
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"Day in the Work Life: Textile Conservator
Aug 20, 2005
On this week's "A Day In the Work Life" -- our regular look at how folks trade time for money -- we bond with a textile conservator.
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Hereditary Hogwash
Aug 20, 2005
It's time once again for economics editor Chris Farrell to help you sort out what's smart, what's stupid and what's the "Straight Story." This week, Chris offers another tale of bad science: the existence of a genetic elite.
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From Online to on Your Wall
Aug 20, 2005
Got some blank walls in need of a little color? Real Simple's Lesley Alderman gives Kai a tour of the best places to buy art online.
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A New Cell Plan Phones Home
Aug 20, 2005
Coming soon to a cell phone store near you... a plan that doesn't involve signing a contract in blood and doesn't erase your unused minutes. Sound too good to be true? Well, cellular expert Delly Tamer reads the fine print behind the biggest buzz in the wireless industry: pay as you go mobile plans.
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Living the E-Life
Aug 20, 2005
We've all seen the ads marketing the convenience of online banking. Which made us wonder: Is using the Internet for paying bills and buying groceries as hassle free as the commercials suggest? Marketplace's John Dimsdale went e-tailing and reports on whether online saves time.
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The Job Files: Driving examiner
Aug 19, 2005
When you go to the department of motor vehicles for that driving test, this is the man you face.
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Look Ahead for August 12, 2005
Aug 13, 2005
Learn last minute travel tips for last minute delays from Christopher Elliot, the ombudsman at National Geographic Traveler.
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