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My Economy: How a single mom makes ends meet

by Virginia Smith
Oct 14, 2016
A low-wage worker shares her experience living paycheck to paycheck.
At $13 an hour, it's hard for Lydia Flores to support her family.
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The Conversation: Your money questions

by Marketplace Weekend Staff
Sep 16, 2016
What have you always wanted to know about money?
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Hispanic millennials make less, but save more

by Donna Tam
Aug 3, 2016
A Wells Fargo survey says most millennials don’t think they can stash away $1 million by the time they retire, and the situation is more critical for female and Hispanic millennials.
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Five personal finance lessons from the oil boom and bust

by Marketplace Contributor
Jan 19, 2016
One reporter reflects on what she learned from her time in North Dakota.
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Millennials: stressed but confident about finances

by Tony Wagner
Oct 13, 2015
A lot of that anxiety seems to come from debt.
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My Biggest Financial Lesson

Amy Speace, a singer-songwriter just trying to make do

by Marketplace Contributor
Oct 9, 2015
Her new song "Spent" focuses on the financial struggle of trying to buy a home.
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A certified financial planner weighs in on bad habits

by Hayley Hershman
Oct 2, 2015
Put down the impulse purchase and quit neglecting your 401k.
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'Life-changing magic' of uncluttering your finances

by David Lazarus
Aug 7, 2015
Marie Kondo's philosophy on cleaning your house can work for your checkbook, too.
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Why you need a will, even if you don't have kids

by Lizzie O'Leary
Jul 10, 2015
Steps for handling your financial legacy.
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Why a Greek-style run on the banks won't happen in the U.S.

by Paddy Hirsch
Jun 30, 2015
How do you make money safe? You insure it. That's what the FDIC does.
The FDIC insures bank depositors up to $250,000.
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