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Knowing the ins and outs of your insurance policy could save you from life's little disasters. Tess talks to MSN Money columnist Liz Pulliam Weston about little-known insurance benefits.

Marriage takes a lot of work. Running a business isn't cake either. So what happens when your life partner is also your business partner? Ashley Milne-Tyte reports.

On this week's "A Day in the Work Life," step into the recording booth with voice actor Laura Teasdale.

Sometimes it's hard to ask for what you want, but as author Linda Babcock tells Tess, getting over your fear of negotiation could literally mean millions of dollars over the span of your career.

Wallets are being squeezed from all sides, but with an eye for bargains, you can eat healthy and on the cheap. Brendan Newnam dines with L.A.'s 99-Cent Chef.

Poor job numbers and soaring oil prices -- not exactly how Wall Street wanted to start the weekend. Economics editor Chris Farrell sets the story straight on the state of the market.

Just in time for summer travel, airlines are tacking on fees for everything from checking a bag to having a snack. Columnist Scott McCartney talks Tess through some of aviation's most common fees.

The economy's current drop has meant a rise in layoffs. Think you're due to get the ax? Andrew Phelps talks to someone who's getting others back on track: the layoff coach.

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