Feb 23, 2006

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Ask Money

Farrell on the Fed

by Brian Watt

Feb 23, 2006

Personal finance expert Chris Farrell tells Brian Watt that in some respects, new Fed chief Ben Bernanke is a refreshing change of pace compared to Alan Greenspan.

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The convenience curve

by Lisa Napoli

Feb 23, 2006

As consumers, we can get our lettuce pre-washed, our carrots pre-peeled, and now Sunkist is giving us pre-sliced oranges. What's next in our mad dash for convenience? Lisa Napoli takes a look.

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Hunger report

by Hillary Wicai

Feb 23, 2006

A report out today says that 25 million Americans use some kind of food assistance, up 8% from 2001. From the Work and Family Desk, Hillary Wicai reports.