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The argument in favor of payday lending

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Nov 9, 2012

Critics of payday lending say the industry is ripe for abuse and should be tightly controlled. Commentator Tom Lehman says the practice can actually be helpful, for individuals and the financial system as a whole.

Posted In: payday loans

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Undecided voters, beware of Hello Kitty!

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Tamara Federici

Nov 5, 2012

A passionate plea not to be tempted by a platform of smiles, hugs and rainbows.

Posted In: comedy, 2012 election

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Retirement -- election no-show

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Nov 2, 2012

Commentator Helaine Olen says neither President Obama nor Mitt Romeny acknowledge coming 'retirement crisis.'

Posted In: Retirement, Election 2012

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Social Security: It's too complicated

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Nov 2, 2012

More than 20 percent of the U.S. national budget is spent on Social Security, so of course politicians like to promise to reform it. Commentator Chris Farrell says unfortunately both candidates' plans are way too complicated.

Posted In: Social Security, Election 2012

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Opinion: Why I'm voting for Barack Obama

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Nov 2, 2012

Comedian Andy Kindler on why he's voting to reelect President Barack Obama.

Posted In: Election 2012, Mitt Romney, Barack Obama

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Opinion: Why I'm voting for Mitt Romney

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Nov 2, 2012

Comedy writer Brian Donovan on why he's voting for Mitt Romney.

Posted In: Election 2012, Barack Obama, Mitt Romney

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The high costs of looking good as you age

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Oct 19, 2012

Appearing to look better than others in your age group could be seen as a blessing or a very expensive curse.

Posted In: aging, baby boomers

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Innovations won't resolve personal finance woes

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Oct 19, 2012

The digital wizardry unveiled at the annual Finovate trade show is great, but it won't help solve the decades-long assault on our personal finances.

Posted In: Personal Finance, financial innovation

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Can posting calorie counts save us from ourselves?

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Oct 15, 2012

Commentator Beth Teitell on whether knowing what we're eating will affect how much we eat.

Posted In: calorie, Health

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Is technology to blame for chronic unemployment?

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Oct 10, 2012

Commentator Robert Reich says a steady march of technology leaves increasingly obsolete jobs in its wake.

Posted In: Jobs, technology, Unemployment

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