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Tax refunds can burn a hole in your pocket
Blake Farmer Mar 1, 2013
Some retailers run special promotions to lure customers in during tax refund season.
Trying to measure income inequality? Follow the trees
John Ketchum Sep 20, 2012
You can measure an area's income inequality in pay stubs, Census numbers and... its tree cover? Environmental writer Tim De Chant argues that sometimes you can't see a neighborhood's wealth for the trees.
The expense of the synagogue in Jewish faith
Tess Vigeland Sep 18, 2012
Part of our series on life at the intersection of religion and personal finance
How to cure the wealth virus
Tess Vigeland Sep 7, 2012
Actor Hill Harper discusses why it is important for everyone -- rich and poor -- to really understand money and its place in our lives.
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.
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.
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.
Tracking a dollar around the world
Chris Farrell Jun 15, 2012
Would you investigate the trajectory of a single dollar bill? Let me explain. So you go to the store and buy things, then you pay with a $100 bill. What happens to that note? In a nutshell, my question is: What is the route that a single bill takes? How does it circulate? How far can it travel? Homero, Sacramento, CA
