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  • Commentator Kristina Wong gives her summary of the year that was… 2012, a few months early.

  • Bye-bye 2011. So what will we be talking about in 2012? Here's a hint: The federal government.

  • You'll see a lot of top ten lists this week, including one for books. But are those page turners about to vanish?

  • Who doesn't love a discount? Commentator Kristina Wong has benefited from group discounts on everything from meals to shoes to massages. But even she has a limit.

  • Micro grants turn a tiny amount of donated money into something big. Commentator Jennifer 8 Lee describe how it works.

  • We've heard of adult children moving back in with their parents. What happens when your parents move in with you?

  • Millions are writing letters this month asking for toys. But one parent wants a toy company to add to their product line.

  • Comic writer, producer, and actress Mindy Kaling shares a tale or two about the holidays.

  • Marc Maron, comedian and podcast host of WTF, shares his insights on buying and receiving gifts.

  • The SEC charged two former CEOs of the mortgage giants for failing to fully report their companies' exposure to subprime mortgages.