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More bad news on retirement
Chris Farrell Feb 23, 2012
A substantial fraction of people die with virtually no financial assets -- 46.1 percent with less than $10,000.
51%: An ominous number
Chris Farrell Feb 22, 2012
More Americans are at risk of a lower standard of living in retirement.
Small talk: New car smell, Girl Scout cookies
Rico Gagliano Feb 17, 2012
The news that didn't quite make the headlines. This week: Girl Scouts get high-tech, that new car smell is toxic and getting to Ecuador if you're a retiree.
For five years of love and fiscal responsibility
Tess Vigeland Feb 17, 2012
A marine declares his love for his wife of five years, who along with love diligently sent him burned copies of Marketplace Money every week through two tours of duty.
Economic confidence lags from state to state
Frank Newport Feb 9, 2012
The national mood about the economy is one thing, but what states have the best, and worst, confidence about the direction of the economy?
A little risk in the portfolio could be worth it
Josh Brown Feb 8, 2012
The markets will always have their ups and downs, but Josh Brown of Fusion Analytics thinks the best way to prepare for a long retirement is to keep a little risk in your portfolio, especially as markets are looking up.
Consumer borrowing rises again
Kai Ryssdal Feb 7, 2012
A borrowing consumer is a confident consumer. But it's not all good news.
Getting Personal: To move or not to move
Feb 3, 2012
Tess Vigeland and economics editor Chris Farrell discuss the possibility of more transparency on 401(k) fees. Plus, callers ask questions about supporting retired parents and the pros and cons of uprooting a family for a new job.
Stepping up and stepping in for an aging parent
David Brancaccio Feb 6, 2012
People coping with elderly parents in failing health face tough decisions. But there are warning signs indicating when loved ones should step in.
Confidence in the economy ebbs
David Brancaccio Jan 31, 2012
Today saw drops in both home prices and consumer confidence. Could the recovery experts have been tracking be stalled?
