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Retirement and creative spending
Chris Farrell Dec 19, 2011
We often forget how creative people are at coming up with solutions to problems. Retirement is no different. Many retirees find that they can make significant cuts in expenses without slashing their standard of living.
More Baby Boomers choosing not to migrate
Chris Farrell Dec 16, 2011
Many are now realizing they'll have to work through their retirement years, which means staying in the areas where they have their career networks, instead of moving to warm states like Arizona.
Age in place
Chris Farrell Dec 6, 2011
Working during the traditional retirement years means it makes sense to stay put and not pick up stakes when older.
Spending on Christmas 'bling' is up
Duncan Wilson Dec 15, 2011
Consumers will almost $6 billion dollars on holiday decorations this year - the most in seven years - according to new data from the National Retail Federation
Monkeys love discounts too
Craig LeMoult Dec 4, 2011
Researchers at Yale are wondering if spending behavior has something to do with genetics. We learn how monkeys and humans are similar -- and different -- when it comes to plunking down cash.
Entrepreneurs crowd into social ventures
Alex Goldmark Nov 10, 2011
A new crop of MBA graduates bring idealism and business discipline to social-good ventures once reserved for nonprofit groups.
A fellowship program for entrepreneurs
Sep 22, 2011
The new nonprofit Venture for America seeks to provide fresh talent for small startup companies in struggling cities. Think of it like a Teach for American program for entrepreneurship.
Piggy Bank Award: For the young entrepreneurs
Sep 22, 2011
We award piggy banks to two young ladies who started their own small business and remain positive even during the recession.
Tech companies shelve IPOs
Jennifer Collins Sep 22, 2011
Venture capitalists are less confident thanks to volatile markets, but the IPO chill probably won't last that long.
The Recession's Consumer Paradox
Dash Wasserman Nov 3, 2011
David Brancaccio was in Los Angeles last week to guest host Marketplace Money. The theme: Borrow or spend? If we don't spend, life gets drained...
