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  • An Occupy Wall Street banner is seen in Union Square at the end of a march from Zuccotti Park to Union Square on in New York City.
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    Social movements come and go — will Occupy Wall Street be one that lasts? Or has it already dissipated? Also, listen to letters that Occupiers wrote to financial institutions.

  • A man holds a sign as Occupy Wall Street protesters march near Wall Street on the one-year anniversary of the movement in New York.
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    Letters written during the Occupy Wall Street movement provide insight into what sparked the protests one year ago.

  • Six and seven-year car loans are increasingly popular, though they come at a higher price over the long term.

  • Is it your boss or co-workers? Commentator Teresa Ambile weighs in.

  • Consumer advocates warn that some home insurers have been holding premiums steady by providing less coverage.

  • All kinds of loans can get dismissed in bankruptcy work, except for student loans. But there are some exceptions to this rule.

  • Louisiana has one of the largest pay disparities between men and women in the U.S. But new legislation and a coastal restoration project may help bridge that gap.

  • Doing a little homework before going into a dealership will help buyers gain the upperhand during negotiations.
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    Americans are buying more cars this year due to incentives like zero money down, zero percent financing for five or even six years. Learn tips on how to buy your dream car for less.

  • Decisions, decisions, decisions
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    We all want to be money smart, but who has time to study all that money lingo? The executive editor of CBSMoneyWatch.com broke down all those tough personal finance decisions in a new book.

  • A marriage on and off stage

    A couple shares how they manage being each other's spouse and business partner.