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To pay or not to pay your kids?
Jun 15, 2012
A father tackles the difficult question of how to dole out allowance to his children.
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Should the government help you lose weight?
Jun 8, 2012
Obesity is a recognized problem, but commentator Justin Wilson says it's a problem that's best solved by personal choices, not government intervention.
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Breaking a buck
Jun 1, 2012
Money market mutual funds are just as vulnerable to the temperaments of Wall Street.
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Chasing the mythical 8% return
May 18, 2012
An old investing maxim is taken to task.
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Your major may explain your debt
May 4, 2012
Commentator Peter Morici sees a link between what we study and what we owe.
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