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  • The Treasury Department is making a new retirement option fairly attractive. Tess Vigeland discusses the benefits of a Roth 401K with MSN Money's Liz Pulliam Weston.

  • Economics editor Chris Farrell gives us his advice on buying a foreclosed home and managing different retirement accounts.

  • Being a stay-at-home mom could be a precarious move, according to Leslie Bennetts, author of "The Feminine Mistake." She talks to Tess Vigeland about why.

  • First ringtones and screensavers, now . . . branding? Jill Barshay gives us the story of a company letting customers design their own phone.

  • The numbers say that the economy is barely growing. Chris says the Fed is vigilant against inflation.

  • Tess continues to chat it up with investment club members in San Jose about how the club's doing, personal bests and the Chinese market.

  • How do you start or join an investment club? Tess Vigeland went back to San Jose to get some good advice from club members.

  • Who actually owns your home? Tess Vigeland talks with Money Magazine's Stephen Gandel, who shares real estate horror stories.

  • Ballet requires 100% dedication and sometimes very long hours. We take an inside look with a dancer from the New York City Ballet.

  • This week, economics editor Chris Farrell offers his advice on grading a financial planner, retiring overseas and using retirement money for a house payment.