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Family finance lessons: Actress Annabelle Gurwitch learns how not to save

Apr 24, 2014
Most people learn lessons about money through their family. Annabelle Gurwitch is not one of those people.

Family Finance Lessons: poet Douglas Kearney

Apr 10, 2014
A California-raised poet takes one childhood lesson a little too far.

Family finance lessons: 'The Simpsons' Michael Price

Mar 27, 2014
Michael Price, co-executive producer and writer for TV show "The Simpsons," learned how to chase his dreams while still making his mom happy.

Family finance lessons: Actor and contortionist Doug Jones

Mar 13, 2014
Actor and contortionist Doug Jones hangs on to what he has.

Family finance lessons: comedian Maria Bamford

Feb 27, 2014
Stand-up comedian Maria Bamford learned to do more than just save.

Family finance lessons: Mamiverse CEO Rene Alegria

Feb 20, 2014
Rene Alegria's grandfather teaches him how to save for a rainy day

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Family finance lessons: author Mary Roach

Jan 22, 2014
Non-fiction author Mary Roach talks about learning about money by example from her parents.

Family Finance Lessons: John Roderick

Dec 12, 2013
John Roderick is the leader of the Long Winters. Hear how his experience growing up has shaped his business---as a musician and a bandleader.

Family finance lessons: Indie rocker Eleanor Friedberger

Dec 12, 2013
Eleanor Friedberger of The Fiery Furnances and solo-music fame shares what money lessons she learned from her family and living as a musician.