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  • Personal finance.
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    Host Tess Vigeland and Sr. Producer Paddy Hirsch discuss what's been on your minds.

  • There are millions of Americans who've been out of work for more than six months. One woman shares how she stays hopeful.

  • Family members and U.S. soldiers embrace following a welcome home ceremony for troops returning from Iraq.
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    Military families have some unique financial challenges compared to civilians. But citizens can learn a thing or two from the foresight these families apply to their finances.

  • Frugal state of mind
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    Wisebread.com's Meg Favreau makes the argument that frugal living is about prioritizing your passions.

  • May 25, 2012

    Piggy for the 367

    Piggy for the 367
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    This week's Marketplace Money Piggy Award goes to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367.

  • Regulators eyeing pre-paid cards
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    Pre-paid cards seem like the responsible way to spend money — just spend what you have — but they're laden with hidden fees. With more users, regulators are taking a closer look at these cards.

  • Semper Fi-nance: Marines and money
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    Marines need focus to achieve missions. One commander is helping Marines take one worry off their minds: personal finances.

  • Think junior's ready to dive into Wall Street? Some parents are buying their kids a share or two, to teach them about investing.

  • In summer, Americans start to dream of easy money and a clean garage — but that dream might turn into a nightmare.

  • Lulu DeCarrone was tired of laptoppers turning her New Haven coffee shop into a silent crypt, so she cut them off. And business has never been better.