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A richer life with no kids
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Aug 24, 2012
A married man in his forties reflects on his choice to not have children.
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Baby Boomers will drive this economy
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Aug 17, 2012
As Baby Boomers age, younger generations are fearing the day they'll be shouldering the burden to pay for Boomers' Social Security benefits. But one senior says Baby Boomers will help boost the economy, not drain it.
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Islam and money
Interview by
Aug 3, 2012
The first in our series about money and religion, we look at how Muslims view and deal with money. Learn more about Islamic law regarding debt, investments and tithing.
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Olympian priorities: Gold or green?
Interview by
Jul 20, 2012
Thirty-five-year-old Olympic high jumper Jamie Nieto talks about struggling in the pursuit of gold.
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The move to assisted living: Navigating the fine line between money and emotions
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Jul 13, 2012
Learn about the challenges families face when trying to place a parent into an assisted-living facility.
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Are Americans spending this summer?
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Jul 5, 2012
What are the spending habits of Americans this summer: Spending or saving? And what days of the year do Americans think of as the happiest? Gallup reveals its latest data on U.S. opinion.
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Keeping up with the Henrys
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Jun 18, 2012
Henrys -- High Earners, Not Rich Yet – account for 40 percent of U.S. consumer spending. But just when the economy needs them, Henrys are nervous.
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For teaching her kid money smarts
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Jun 15, 2012
A Nebraska mother wins this week's Piggy Award for sharing how she taught her now-adult daughter how to save and spend.
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What do the dates on food mean?
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Jun 15, 2012
There are a lot of different dates on the food you buy at the grocery store. Learn how to decipher them and how to save food and money.
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Budgeting 101
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Jun 1, 2012
Can you recommend a book on how to put yourself on a budget? Thank you, Elizabeth, Unionville, PA
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