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The argument in favor of payday lending
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.
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Undecided voters, beware of Hello Kitty!
Nov 5, 2012
A passionate plea not to be tempted by a platform of smiles, hugs and rainbows.
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Retirement -- election no-show
Nov 2, 2012
Commentator Helaine Olen says neither President Obama nor Mitt Romeny acknowledge coming 'retirement crisis.'
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Social Security: It's too complicated
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.
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Opinion: Why I'm voting for Barack Obama
Nov 2, 2012
Comedian Andy Kindler on why he's voting to reelect President Barack Obama.
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Opinion: Why I'm voting for Mitt Romney
Nov 2, 2012
Comedy writer Brian Donovan on why he's voting for Mitt Romney.
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The high costs of looking good as you age
Oct 19, 2012
Appearing to look better than others in your age group could be seen as a blessing or a very expensive curse.
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Innovations won't resolve personal finance woes
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.
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Can posting calorie counts save us from ourselves?
Oct 15, 2012
Commentator Beth Teitell on whether knowing what we're eating will affect how much we eat.
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Is technology to blame for chronic unemployment?
Oct 10, 2012
Commentator Robert Reich says a steady march of technology leaves increasingly obsolete jobs in its wake.
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