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Medicare Maze
Jan 6, 2006
This week, the Medicare drug benefit became law. Some folks report dizzy spells from navigating the prescription maze. Marketplace's Amy Scott maps out where to get help.
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Rating Retirement Software
Dec 17, 2005
There are many retirement calculators out there -- some free, some expensive, some simple, some sophisticated. Which programs will help you retire and what programs should be retired? Bill Poorman reports.
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The Mailbag for December 9, 2005
Dec 10, 2005
Our economics editor Chris Farrell answers more of your burning money questions. This week: advice on investing in a life insurance annuity, using a prenuptial agreement, and securing a retirement cushion as a General Motors retiree.
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Financial Tune Up
Dec 10, 2005
How can you maximize your retirement account mileage? And when should you slam the brakes on financial services fees? Certified financial planner Jill Gianola puts our finances through a test drive.
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Mailbag for November 25, 2005
Nov 25, 2005
Our economics editor Chris Farrell answers more of your burning money questions. This week: advice on finding a lost savings bond, investing in fuel cell technology, and choosing the right self-employed retirement account.
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Educating Rico: The 411 on 401k Diversification
Nov 4, 2005
In the latest installment of Educating Rico, our hero learns how to make the most of his employment retirement plan.
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Resisting Retirement
Nov 4, 2005
Worried about not having enough to retire on? Working just a little bit longer may turn out to be a lot better. Marketplace's John Dimsdale reports.
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The Mailbag for October 28, 2005
Oct 29, 2005
Our economics editor Chris Farrell answers more of your burning money questions. This week: advice on understanding social security, throwing away credit cards, and creating a retirement account.
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From the Money Matters Desk: The State of the Estate Tax
Oct 29, 2005
On this week's Money Matters — our regular look at how to improve your bottom line — we learn what's behind the maneuvering to bury the "death tax." Joining Kai is Professor Michael Graetz, co-author of the new book, <em>Death by a Thousand Cuts</em>.
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The Mailbag for October 21, 2005
Oct 21, 2005
Our economics editor Chris Farrell answers more of your burning money questions. This week: advice on renting a property, starting a retirement account, and combining a home equity loan with mortgage.
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