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  • Tess Vigeland and David Lazarus of the Los Angeles Times answer listeners' personal finance questions.

  • Foreclosures, declining home prices… The housing market seems gloomy. But commentator Chris Farrell thinks this is the best time to buy a house.

  • We get an update on the state of the used car market from Phil Reed of Edmunds.com. He was — and still is — in favor of buying used, but now has a few caveats.

  • Ireland is still rolling in tough economic times. Many citizens may want an exit from their crippling debts, but the country's brutal bankruptcy laws prevent them from filing.

  • The Federal Reserve announced that it would lower long-term interest rates to try to encourage consumer spending. But the plan may have limited impact on the economy.

  • A member of the International Rescue Committee talks about an emergency card he keeps in his wallet.

  • A woman is confused as she reads a document
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    Matt Haughey says he's in his best financial condition yet, but his credit score is still low. John Ulzheimer of SmartCredit.com says credit scores need a little elbow grease to maintain, but are a fair assessment of a person's finances.

  • You're trying your best to choose the most ethical, environmentally-friendly apples and chickens, but here are some more factors to consider before you decide to eat local.

  • This week's piggy prize goes to someone who wants to make smarter financial decisions.

  • A bachelor's degree is almost a requirement to enter the middle class these days. But author Anya Kamenetz thinks that people can cobble together a "DIY degree" with a little ingenuity and hard work.

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