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Listener questions on saving, spending, and managing debt
Tess Vigeland Sep 27, 2012
Host Tess Vigeland and Jill Schlesinger, editor at large for CBS's Moneywatch.com, answers listener questions about retirement, savings, students loans, and money management.
A richer life with no kids
Joe McManus Aug 24, 2012
A married man in his forties reflects on his choice to not have children.
Explaining what blind trust is with sausages
Paddy Hirsch Aug 17, 2012
Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney says he put his investments in a blind trust to avoid any conflict of interest. So what exactly is a blind trust? Sr. Producer Paddy Hirsch explains with a sausage factory analogy.
What's a floating-rate note and how does it work?
Paddy Hirsch Aug 6, 2012
The Treasury Department is planning to roll out a floating-rate note program in about a year. But what is a floating-rate note and why do we need one? Sr. Producer Paddy Hirsch explains with a boat analogy.
Movie artifacts rake in big bucks at auctions
Bob Moon Jul 27, 2012
Hollywood costumes and props used to be sold on eBay. The sale of a big private collection shows that specialty auctions are now the way to go.
Father knows best
Tess Vigeland Jul 20, 2012
Piggy will be headed to paradise, to the home of one listener who took the financially sound advice of a TV dad.
Letters: An estate planning primer
Adriene Hill Jul 14, 2012
This week's letter segments tackles questions for the senior set.
Chasing the 8 percent return
Bob Moon Jul 6, 2012
Eight percent is considered the "magic" return rate, but in today's economy, trying to hit that number may be dangerous.
Emergency fund in retirement
Chris Farrell Jun 29, 2012
Your most recent program discussed the amount and kind of emergency funds needed for people working. My question is what those of us who are retired should consider for emergency funds. William, Schenectady, NY
Fewer Americans saving for emergencies
Sally Herships Jun 25, 2012
A new study says almost half of Americans don't have enough saved to cover three months expenses, up slightly from a year ago.
