Features By Tracey Samuelson
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Homeownership: The right choice for low-income families?
Advocates say home ownership is still a good way for low-income families to build wealth - but it shouldn't be their only form of savings
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How to retire on just $25,000 in the bank
In a recent survey, more than half of U.S. workers saving for retirement have less than $25,000 in the bank for the golden years. That's not a lot of money -- how do retirees survive on that?
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Leggo my Legos: The Danish toys brand keeps building
The Danish toymaker Lego continues its string of successes: The company has tapped into a growing Asian middle class; it has gotten girls to decide that Legos aren't just for boys; and it's found a way to make plastic bricks tell elaborate stories.
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Borgata hotel room gambling trains customers to go online
As states legalize online gambling, how does a casino hold on to customers? At the Borgata in Atlantic City, you can leave the casino floor and play the slots on a TV in your room.
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U.S. seeks to increase oversight of student loan servicers
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau wants to institute rules for certain non-bank loan servicers. What’s the likely result of the rules for borrowers and the industry?
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High rents, low income
It’s becoming harder, especially in certain cities, for low-income people to find affordable rental housing.
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Rebuilding our schools, literally
A report from the U.S. Green Buildings Council, supported by former President Bill Clinton and the PTA, details scary estimates of how much it would cost to upgrade public schools in this country.
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Can the new OMB chief tame DC's budget monster?
President Obama's new budget director will have less leeway to bargain than her predecessors. But it's also a chance to prove her mettle.
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Will Yahoo inspire your boss to ban telecommuting?
Maybe, but companies must weigh several factors before reversing the trend toward letting some employees work from home.
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Why would anyone want to buy a bookstore?
Ask the chairman of Barnes and Noble, who may offer to buy out the bookstore chain -- but not the digital Nook.
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