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How to ask for a raise, even in a recession
Tess Vigeland Sep 22, 2011
Thanks to the down economy, it's an employers market. But some workers are still in a position to ask for a raise or more fringe benefits. Alison Green from the blog "Ask a Manager" share tips and suggestions to help you make your case.
Getting Personal: How to balance debt payment and savings
Sep 25, 2010
Is an adjustable-rate mortgage a good idea? Host Tess Vigeland talks with David Lazarus for answers. Plus, get the low-down on counterfeit bills, mortgage modifications, and how to strike a balance between saving for the future and paying off past debt.
Spending habits: influenced more by peers, or demographic?
Ashley Milne-Tyte Sep 22, 2011
Can you save money by keeping up with the Joneses? The website Bundle.com lets you compare your spending habits with other people like you. But can it change the way you spend and save?
How apps can help you shop smarter
Tess Vigeland Sep 22, 2011
Smart phone apps aren't just for fun and games. The L.A. Times' Michelle Maltais -- a self-proclaimed "appiphiliac" -- explains how certain apps can also save you money.
Improving your credit score: The facts
Tess Vigeland Sep 22, 2011
Tess Vigeland talks to credit score expert Liz Pulliam Weston on how to improve your credit score.
The quest for the perfect credit score
Tess Vigeland Sep 22, 2011
Some people want to climb to the top of Kilimanjaro; Chris Peplinski just wants a perfect credit score.
Marriage and finance: poll results
Tess Vigeland Sep 22, 2011
We asked you about your spousal finance arrangements, and here are your varied answers.
POLL: How do you manage your family finances?
Matt Berger Sep 21, 2011
How do you manage your family finances?online survey
How do you and your spouse manage your finances? Do you pool your resources, do you s...
Getting Personal: long-term care insurance, how to pay off debt
Sep 22, 2011
Tess Vigeland and MSN's personal finance columnist Liz Pulliam Weston answer your personal finance questions.
Some retirees living from Social Security check to Social Security check
Sep 22, 2011
Nearly 15 percent of retirees depend on a Social Security check as their sole source of income. Reporter Peter O'Dowd talks to seniors in Arizona about getting by with just Social Security.
