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Piggy Bank Award: Military mensch

Jun 17, 2011
This week, host Tess Vigeland awards her weekly piggy honor to a military servicemen giving back to his community.

Piggy Bank Award: Money for college

May 27, 2011
Host Tess Vigeland's little blue plastic friend is on its way to Arizona, this week, to a woman who asks when a parent's money stops being their money.

Piggy Bank Award: Index funds vs. market dizziness

May 20, 2011
Does watching the markets give you vertigo? You're not alone. This week, host Tess Vigeland awards her weekly Piggy Bank award to one investor trying to relax and enjoy his returns.

Piggy Bank Award: Saving for a job loss

May 13, 2011
This week, host Tess Vigeland sends her weekly Piggy Bank Award to a Twin Cities Spanish teacher bracing for a layoff due to budget cuts.