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• Letters: Should you marry your partner’s debt?

  by Sarah Gardner

  Is it worth holding off on a wedding until you and your fiancee get out of debt? Do you need a will if your spouse is your only family member? CBS MoneyWatch's Jill Schlesinger dispenses advice and tackles questions on finding the best contractor and getting a health savings account.

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• In Tulsa, gas prices always below the norm

  by Marketplace Contributor

  Oklahoma not only boasts some of the lowest gas prices in the country, but also one of the highest concentrations of gas stations.

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• Thanksgiving: A time to take your mind off the tough stuff

  by Marketplace Contributor

  Commentator Scott Huler says Thanksgiving traditions create routine, routine creates simplicity, and simplicity creates a stress-free environment — something we should all be thankful for.

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• What’s behind the high fallout rate for mortgage contracts?

  by Marketplace Contributor

  Some analysts believe home buyers' willingness to take out mortgages might be running ahead of banks' willingness to lend to them. But there are likely other factors at play.

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• How a pilot shortage could impact consumers

  by Sarah Gardner

  Flying used to be a glamorous job, but today's pilots work long hours for less pay. What does a shortage of pilots in the commercial airline industry mean for the future of flying and ticket prices?

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• Black Friday myths busted

  by Sarah Gardner

  True or false: Black Friday is the busiest shopping day of the year. Purdue University professor Richard Feinberg says false. He debunks some common assumptions about the holiday shopping season and offers sound advice.

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• The economics of wasted leftovers

  by Nancy Marshall-Genzer

  Americans trash millions of dollars worth of Thanksgiving turkey.

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