11/02/12
Marketplace Money for Friday, November 2, 2012
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With Election Day fast approaching, we're looking at the financial issues that might impact who you're going to vote for -- from Social Security to retirement, Medicare to food stamps. Plus, in the aftermath of superstorm Sandy, we take a look at how disasters can pull communities together and offer some advice on how you can protect yourself from scams.
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The shrinking middle class, the shrinking American Dream
Why are so many people in the middle class struggling right now? Author Hedrick Smith discusses the events that hurt the middle class and what can be done to help it.
0
Defending yourself against fraud after a disaster
Disasters leave people vulnerable to more than just damage on their homes. After hurricanes and other crises, fraudsters hit the streets -- and the Internet -- to try to cheat people out of their money. How can you protect yourself?
13
How the stigma of food stamps plays into the election
Politicians keep bringing up the food stamps program this election season -- how does that affect the people who actually use them?
3
Medicare's unexpected beneficiaries
The government medical program for the elderly means seniors and their families have more money to spend on other things.
3
Retirement -- election no-show
Commentator Helaine Olen says neither President Obama nor Mitt Romeny acknowledge coming 'retirement crisis.'
1
Risky business: Tapping retirement funds for other uses
Increasingly, retirement funds are being used for anything but retirement. But there are huge risks involved with raiding your retirement to start a business or for private equity investments.
5
Social Security: It's too complicated
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.
1
Redefining 'senior living' in Phoenix
More seniors in the Phoenix area are looking at spending their golden years in the city -- and developers are responding.
5
Opinion: Why I'm voting for Barack Obama
Comedian Andy Kindler on why he's voting to reelect President Barack Obama.
3
Opinion: Why I'm voting for Mitt Romney
Comedy writer Brian Donovan on why he's voting for Mitt Romney.
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How people behave after a crisis like Hurricane Sandy
Professor Dan Ariely discusses why there's an altruistic feeling following a crisis and what happens when everyone is going after a few limited resources.
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