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Paula Poundstone on the value of Mother's Day
May 10, 2013
According to The National Retail Federation, consumers will spend $20.7 billion on Mother's Day gifts this year, but Paula Poundstone, comedian and mom of three, thinks everyone should save their money.
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Is your morning latte a waste of money? (Infographic)
May 10, 2013
Whether it's lottery tickets, bar tabs or lunch dates, we all have something we spend money on that we think we shouldn't. But according to personal finance expert Paula Pant, waste is in the eye of the beholder.
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Mindful spending after the recession?
Apr 22, 2013
Chase announces a new initiative meant to encourage personal finance literacy. But what's behind it?
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The economics of ghost hunting
Oct 26, 2012
People are spending real money to experience the paranormal.
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The ultimate safety net: Grandparents
Sep 7, 2012
New surveys show grandparents are providing financial support to grandchildren even when it hurts their retirement savings.
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Decisions, decisions, decisions
Sep 7, 2012
We all want to be money smart, but who has time to study all that money lingo? The executive editor of CBSMoneyWatch.com broke down all those tough personal finance decisions in a new book.
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Your child, in dollars and cents
Aug 24, 2012
There's no way to estimate the returns on a hug from your son or an afternoon of baking cookies with your brood, but the USDA was able to estimate how much a child takes out of your bank account.
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Finding your dream babysitter
Aug 24, 2012
The search for your soulmate and the perfect babysitter have some surprising parallels.
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The costs and rewards of adoption
Aug 24, 2012
A Minnesota family does what it takes to make their dream of a big family a reality.
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Secondhand shopping for baby
Aug 24, 2012
A stroller, a crib, clothes for a kid who may not be the same size next week are among the many items parents need to purchase for their new baby. Buying secondhand can be easier on the wallet. Learn what is safe -- and unsafe -- to buy secondhand for junior.
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