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From the Money Matters Desk: A savings report on 529 plans
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Sep 22, 2011
Sending your kid to college is a dream for all parents. But footing the tuition bill can be a financial nightmare. Some parents have turned to 529 college savings plans, sponsored by states, to help invest money for college. Sandra Block, personal finance columnist for <I>USA Today</I>, fills us in about the good, bad, and ugly sides of 529s.
Mailbag for July 17, 2004
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Sep 22, 2011
Chris Farrell answers more of your burning money questions. This week: advice on planning a budget, selling stock, and consolidating 401k accounts.
Mailbag for July 10, 2004
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Sep 22, 2011
Chris Farrell answers more of your burning money questions. This week, he gives advice on saving for retirement at a later age, leasing to own a house, and writing a will.
The Regulators
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Sep 22, 2011
Curious about who is looking after your wallet? Kai investigates what regulators have been doing to protect your finances. Right now, the Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating mutual funds, 401ks, and insurance companies. We get a SEC roundup from Professor Eric Talley, a securities legal expert.
Mailbag for July 3, 2004
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Sep 22, 2011
Chris Farrell answers more of your burning money questions. This week, he gives advice on conquering debt, using a tax credit for education, and picking the best portfolio allocation.
"Straight Story": Regulating mutual funds
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Sep 22, 2011
It's time once again for our economics editor Chris Farrell is to help you sort out what's smart, what's stupid and what's the Straight Story. Seven former heads of SECs have signed a letter, saying they think mutual fund companies should have independent board chairman. Chris signs on as well.
From the Money Matters Desk: A savings report on budgeting
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Sep 22, 2011
Budgeting doesn't have to be a bad. There are ways to cut corners without trimming your lifestyle. On this week's 'Money Matters'...our regular look at how to improve your bottom line...Alex Bhattacharji, the executive editor at Budget Living Magazine, shares ideas to help you budget with the goal of living well.
Mailbag for June 19, 2004
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Sep 22, 2011
Chris Farrell answers more of your burning money questions… This week, he gives advice paying for professional education, giving the gift of stocks, finding the best rates for CDs, and choosing when to buy property.
Finding your way out of debt
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Oct 24, 2007
Millions of Americans have turned to credit counseling services to help them handle their debt. But some of those services have filed for bankruptcy. Others have been accused of scamming consumers out of their money. How do you find a service that's reliable? Reporter Steve Henn finds out.
Mailbag for June 5, 2004
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Jun 4, 2004
Chris Farrell answers more of your burning money questions… this week, he gives advice on investing in employee retirement accounts, saving the right percentage of personal income, and preparing to work overseas.
