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How to prepare for the fiscal cliff

Interview with
Paddy Hirsch
Nov 14, 2012
Corporate CEOs, labor leaders and politicians have all weighed in on the fiscal cliff. But what will the budget and tax negotiations mean to you and your wallet?
Posted In: fiscal cliff, Taxes, Economy
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Websites encourage kids to learn about finance online

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Dan Bobkoff
Nov 9, 2012
Virtual bank accounts allow parents to deposit allowance online and teach kids about spending and saving.
Posted In: Kids and money, financial literacy
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Stocks: A safe bet for investors?

Interview with
Paddy Hirsch
Nov 1, 2012
Despite the impending fiscal cliff, slowing global economy, and a weak domestic jobs market, the stock market is still going strong -- outperforming U.S treasuries, corporate bonds, and commodities.
Posted In: Money Matters, stock market, 2012 election
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A virtual bank for the kids' allowance

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Dan Bobkoff
Oct 24, 2012
The average child’s allowance is $65 a month. That’s $780 a year. How do you keep track of all that money? A slew of online startups is trying to solve that problem -- creating virtual banks managed by parents and their kids.
Posted In: allowance, Money Matters
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Weighing the true cost of childcare

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Dan Gorenstein
Oct 10, 2012
With childcare costs on the rise, it may be more affordable for some parents to stay home with the kids. But there are hidden costs.
Posted In: childcare, children, Money Matters
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Tips on buying as housing market recovers

Interview with
Paddy Hirsch
Sep 19, 2012
The National Association of Home Builders says builder sentiment is at the highest level in six years. So what if you want to get into the housing market right now?
Posted In: Housing
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Longer loans boost car sales

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Jeff Tyler
Sep 12, 2012
Cheap credit is boosting car sales. But more buyers are taking loans of up to seven years. Monthly payments are lower; the total cost is higher.
Posted In: car loan, interest payments, auto loans, Money Matters
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Tips on homeowners insurance in severe weather country

Interview with
Paddy Hirsch
Sep 5, 2012
If you live in a state that suffers from severe weather, finding good homeowners insurance is getting more difficult as weather patterns grow more extreme. So what do you do if the insurance company drops you?
Posted In: Money Matters, homeowner, insurance, natural disasters, hurricane
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Consumer confidence vs. consumer sentiment

Interview with
Paddy Hirsch
Aug 28, 2012
Sr. Producer Paddy Hirsch explains the difference between consumer confidence and consumer sentiment.
Posted In: consumer confidence, surveys, economic indicators, Money Matters
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The costs of raising a child

Interview with
Adriene Hill
Aug 22, 2012
Breaking down the numbers of raising a family. The Department of Agriculture estimates middle-income families will spend about a quarter of a million dollars raising one child.
Posted In: babies, family budget, family finances, Money Matters, families

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