Despite the current litany of bad news, the new year might not be so depressing. Tess Vigeland talks to Money Magazine's Donna Rosato about what we can expect in the new year — from the recession threat to the housing market.
Despite oil hitting $100 a barrel for the first time, we're not yet seeing big price spikes at the pump. Why? Tess Vigeland looks for some answers with oil analyst Barbara Shook.
Economics editor Chris Farrell wants to budget better for travel in the new year. Tess Vigeland wants to finally open an IRA with her husband. Will they follow through? Hope they're happy when they replay this in 2009…
Just because you can't afford the house doesn't mean you can't go window shopping. Cash Peters went perusing multimillion-dollar houses for fun, and found out that he wasn't the only big dreamer.
More of us are finding out we either can't afford to stop working for retirement or don't really want to. So what happens next? Tess Vigeland talks to Marc Freedman, who wrote a book about working through the "second half" of life.
In the first Getting Personal of the new year, host Tess Vigeland and economics editor Chris Farrell tackle everything from buying a very expensive engagement ring to giving stock to another person.
A doula is a person who "mothers the mother," or helps them give birth. Doula Katie Wise gives physical and emotional support to women and their families — a range of things except delivering the baby.
Smart consumers know it's important to pay attention to the details. But sometimes the details are so well-hidden, you can't figure anything out. Author Bob Sullivan talks about sneaky hidden fees with Tess Vigeland.
It may be rare, but there are companies in the U.S. that offer their employees extended time off with pay. If you don't get a sabbatical, why not ask for one? Jeff Tyler explores how.
