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The millions in China who can't afford to retire

by Jennifer Pak
Jun 19, 2019
A new pension system doesn't provide as much security.
An elderly man picking trash along Shanghai's streets for $12 a day.
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Why it's important to monitor your retirement fees

by Donna Tam
Aug 10, 2016
Buried in your 401 (k) plan statements are fees that could cost you tens of thousands of dollars.
A meeting with a retirement adviser 2002 in Miami, Florida, 2002.
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Your Wallet: What are you chasing?

by Eliza Mills
May 8, 2015
Lauren Lyons Cole talks about chasing financial goals.
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Should you let a robo-adviser invest for you?

by Tracey Samuelson
Feb 6, 2015
Automated financial-advice services have drawbacks.
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Mid-day Update

PODCAST: February jobs report

by David Brancaccio
Mar 7, 2014
A look at supermarket mergers. And some employers are shifting how they contribute to 401(k) plans.
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Raising the Debt Ceiling

Who does the U.S. actually owe $16.7 trillion to?

by Paddy Hirsch
Oct 2, 2013
Although we often think of our debt as owed to foreign countries, in reality, America owes a lot of money to ourselves. Even regular Americans indirectly own a large chunk of our national debt.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew has informed Congress that the government will exhaust its borrowing authority by October 17, after which it could default on its loans.
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