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Report: More Americans are worried about their personal finances
Jaclyn Giovis Feb 22, 2011
More Americans are worried about recession impacts on their personal finances than they were a year ago, according to an annual survey that asses...
Prepaid cards hit the market
Stacey Vanek Smith Feb 21, 2011
Consumers are finding a new way to charge their purchases: prepaid cards. But are they a better alternative to credit cards?
A habit of learning about money early
Tess Vigeland Feb 21, 2011
We all know the three "r's" for school: reading, writing, and arithmetic. But some education advocates want to add another mandatory piece of school curriculum: personal finance.
Getting Personal: The best way to get out of debt
Sep 22, 2011
Tess Vigeland and MSN's Liz Weston answer listener questions. This week, Liz offers suggestions on the best way to get out of debt and tell us whether or not it's wise to invest in the stock market over the housing industry.
Where we stand with the consumer protection bureau
Sep 22, 2011
Elizabeth Warren, special adviser on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, talks with Tess Vigeland about what has been done so far to set up the agency and what major concerns consumers have at the moment.
Unemployed singles aren't feeling the love
Ashley Milne-Tyte Feb 11, 2011
The dating scene can be a challenge if you're out of work. Even dinner and a movie can add up. And the stigma of being jobless might lead some to think you're not a worthy mate.
The new '10 Commandments of Money'
Sep 22, 2011
Tess Vigeland talks to MSN's personal finance columnist Liz Pulliam Weston about the new rules of personal finance she outlines in her book "The 10 Commandments of Money."
The psychology of why we hide purchases from our spouses
Tess Vigeland Nov 20, 2011
A recent study reveals that 80 percent of married couples hide purchases from each other. But why?
Getting Personal: Your net worth, money management 101
Sep 22, 2011
Tess Vigeland and MSN personal finance columnist Liz Weston answer your questions about determining your personal net worth, how to teach someone money management and whether a 529 plan is too risky or conservative.
Egypt bank closures halt remittances
Alisa Roth Feb 2, 2011
The shutdown of banks in Egypt is blocking Egyptians working overseas from sending money home. Remittances are nearly as important to the economy as tourism.
