America Saves Week is upon us. So save, save, save, people!!! We’ll look at the history behind why we don’t, and hear from someone who’s sick of doing it. Savers in Greece will likely be losing some of their nest eggs as austerity measures start to kick in. The country hopes a new property tax will get it out of debt, but it’s pushing some citizens to the brink. And it takes hundreds of hours and tens of thousands of dollars to get a pampered canine into the Westminster Dog Show. We visit Madison Square Garden and the madness therein. We also look at pet health insurance and how we make the decisions we do about our pet’s health.

Host Tess Vigeland is reporting from New York City, surrounded by fabulous frocks on display for Fashion Week. And what we’re seeing on the runways could eventually end up at a Target store near you. We’ll look at how haute couture ends up with an affordable price tag. If you’re job hunting, here’s what not to do: Send out hundreds of resumes. Some advice for getting noticed in the job market. And the thought of Valentine’s Day may break your heart, but it doesn’t have to break your bank. We’re celebrating February the 14th on the cheap.

The Facebook IPO. Yes, yes, we’ve heard plenty about what it means for investors. But how might the public offering affect the rest of us? We look at the ins and outs of a social network on Wall Street. Helping out elders in your family can be a trying task. There are warning signs that loved ones might not be able to handle their finances on their own. We’ll look at how to cope with the financial challenges of an aging population. And in a world where women are constantly told to reach for all of the stars, well, you might end up with a bunch of mediocrity instead. We chat with Mrs. Moneypenny about what it means to have it all. Plus, we break down the latest job numbers.

At this point in the election cycle we pretty much know where things stand with the candidates. But where do things stand with the people who will do the voting? We’ll have an on-the-ground look from our reporters in Nevada and Nebraska. In Wisconsin, sand fracking is dividing a small town. And the lunar new year is upon us, have you burned money to honor the dead? We’ll explore the role of money in Chinese traditions. Plus, we look into what makes many in the Asian community such great savers.  

“Stop eating out.” “Don’t buy that $3 latte.” You tired of hearing those phrases, yet? Author Ramit Sethi gives us his take on frugality, and explores different ways to improve the big picture. For employees of some companies, that big picture would improve with the shedding of extra pounds — which can translate into extra cash. Paying for a lighter workforce. Plus, a judge from ABC’s “Shark Tank” tells us why sniffing out talent is about more than creative ideas and solid business plans.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has a new chief. His job is to help protect you from bad financial products. But he also wants you to protect yourself. Richard Cordray discusses his top priorities for the CFPB. Plus, Suze Orman’s got a new TV show and a controversial new prepaid debit card. She explains why she launched the card and what legacy she hopes to leave before she retires. We take a look at the truth behind 2011’s retail numbers. And what if the economy just got one big do-over? A proposal for stemming the tide of red ink.

Welcome to the new year! Lose 20 pounds, keep your kitchen clean, cure cancer — Is starting an emergency fund among your New Year’s resolutions? We learn of an unusual way to make sure you actually start saving. And if you’re planning to start investing this year, you may want to “riskalyze” first. A behavior science expert reveals numerical triggers that affect how we buy. Plus, health care reporter Gregory Warner tells us what health reform laws come into effect in 2012.

Happy New Year! We gathered our all-star gang of personal finance experts to give us insight on what 2012 may bring us. And we focus on jobs, jobs, jobs: The changing employment landscape, terrible bosses, the etiquette of unemployment and how to get a job, keep that job and keep moving up.

It’s finally the holiday weekend. We look at two sides of this period of gifting: Giving and getting. We talk to two authors who have opposing views on spending: One doesn’t think you can buy happiness and another argues that you can buy happines (and economic growth). All those deals websites make it seem like you’ll never have to pay full price again — but one commentator says she’s sick of discounts. Wealthy philanthropists are pouring billions into the public education system. We look at the pros and cons of private money going into public education. And Jennifer 8 Lee shares how the average Joe can still make a big impact on their community too. Some are employing a new strategy: Deals websites. And we got our gang of personal finance experts to make their predictions for 2012.