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  • There's a lot of creative content on YouTube, some of it copyrighted. But instead of blocking that content, copyright holders increasingly prefer making money.

  • The White House is reaching out to young adults to make sure as many 20-somethings get health insurance as possible.

  • Older generations knock young adults for being irresponsible. But Kimberly Palmer of the U.S. News and World Report argues that 20-somethings really are responsible.

  • Tess Vigeland and David Lazarus of the L.A. Times answer questions about how to pay for an overseas education and what to consider before selling a condo.

  • Illinois is trying to decrease its $13 billion deficit with tax increases. One citizen understands the need to close the deficit, but says the taxes have pinched her budget significantly.

  • Need a set of wheels, but don't want to commit to car payments? A couple of new Bay Area companies are connecting non-car owners with vehicles that are sitting unused in someone else's garage.

  • A certified financial planner with the USAA talks about the unique challenges military men and women face, and how to confront them.

  • We got a big response to our story on the confusing world of tipping etiquette.

  • Online bank ING maybe be ahead of the curve by rolling out… cafes, where you can get money management advice and a cup of joe all at once.

  • College students with internships are settling into their summer gigs. But thanks in part to the Great Recession, summer internships have become more like three-month job interviews.