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Facebook set to expand headquarters in Menlo Park
Stacey Vanek Smith May 31, 2012
For the past week and a half Mark Zuckerberg has been losing face a bit in the stock market, but this week his company is booking ahead with plans for a major expansion to their headquarters in the Silicon Valley suburb of Menlo Park.
Kids and investing: A good idea
Chris Farrell May 29, 2012
My 11-year-old son won some money in a math contest at school. He doesn't have anything that he is interested in spending his money on immediately, and I suggested that instead of spending it just for the sake of spending it, he might consider buying stocks and building a little portfolio. He seemed interested in this idea, but I wasn't sure where he should start. He has around $150. Can you help us decide where to start? Thanks! Michelle, South Jordan, UT
Movement seeks better living through math
John Moe May 29, 2012
Devotees of “The Quantified Self” seek knowledge by measuring, measuring, measuring.
Gateway Stocks: Starting investors young
Jeff Tyler May 25, 2012
Think junior's ready to dive into Wall Street? Some parents are buying their kids a share or two, to teach them about investing.
Judging how well you're doing with retirement savings
Chris Farrell Jun 1, 2012
I am very lost and uncertain of our financial road to retirement. Our company doesn't offer defined payment retirement; it is all up to individual and 401(k). The company does match 3 percent. I am married and we have been working for 14 years now and have combined liquid assets (401(k), outside investment account, savings) of about $400,000, plus home equity of $100,000 on a good day. What shape are we in on our road to retirement? Thanks much. Martin, Chicago, IL
A week of economic woes and Facebook fizzle
Scott Tong May 25, 2012
In the last week, we've heard of a possible Greek exit from the euro, a U.S. debt ceiling showdown, HP layoffs, and a Facebook stock lawsuit. How does this news affect our psyche and what stories should we focus on amid all the turmoil?
The mail bag: Student debt and risk-averse investing
Tess Vigeland May 25, 2012
Host Tess Vigeland and Sr. Producer Paddy Hirsch discuss what's been on your minds.
Low U.S. employment growth and the tech sector slows
David Brancaccio May 25, 2012
Some point to the Facebook stock flop as sign of a slowing tech sector. Meanwhile, employment growth for unskilled workers in the U.S. remains stalled.
Semper Fi-nance: Marines and money
Tess Vigeland May 25, 2012
Marines need focus to achieve missions. One commander is helping Marines take one worry off their minds: personal finances.
Small talk: Facebook predictions, traffic down, paying loans in cash
Brendan Newnam Jul 2, 2012
The news that didn't quite make the headlines. This week: Facebook can predict the stock market, U.S. traffic is down (but not on L.A.'s 405 freeway), and paying off loans with cash.
