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  • There's a lot of hype over the upcoming Facebook IPO. We have a reality check and advice for those of you waiting impatiently for its launch.

  • Restoring trust in Wall Street
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    CFA Institute President and CEO John Rogers wants to restore the public trust of the financial system. A bridge too far?

  • Shortstop Trevor Windisch of the West team misses an errant throw on a run down play as Kaito Suzuki of the Japan team runs by to score on the play during the 2011 Little League World Series championship game.
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    Tess talks to author Mark Hyman about the arms race to give our kids an advantage on the playing field.

  • Miko Fogarty in a black tutu. Her mother says each tutu, which are made by a costumer in Japan, costs about $2,000.
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    It's not just blood, sweat and tears that makes a prima ballerina. It takes a lot of money to take center stage too.

  • Jen Miller's face — and her money habits — mirror her mother's.

  • May 4, 2012

    In vino, profit!

    In an age of uncertainty on the stock markets, shrewd investors in London are investing their money in fine wines and reaping a handsome return.

  • How are you planning to retire?
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    Labor economist Teresa Ghilarducci thinks it's time for the 401(k) to be replaced.

  • Piggy for good financial leadership
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    Katie Davis from Fayetteville, N.C. and her husband Matt are paying themselves first.

  • The rookies of the Indiana Colts.  Jon Peterson of Next Level Financial Group says that in the end, new NFL recruits are just 20-year-old kids.
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    A money manager who works with athletes says the basic rules of sound personal finance still apply, even if you're making millions.

  • How to pick a fine wine
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    Tess Vigeland pays a visit to the Fine Wine House in Los Angeles to learn how to pick a delicious wine that's also easy on the pocketbook.