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Personal finance expert Chris Farrell and host Scott Jagow look at the dizzying success Warren Buffett has had as an investor and why he's so tough to copy.

Conserative Felipe Calderon has been declared the winner of Mexico's presidential election, but this thing may not be over yet. Dan Grech reports from Mexico City.

The Senate today debates new Homeland Security funding proposals following House efforts to cut anti-terror grants to cities that don't hand over illegal immigrants to federal authorities. Hillary Wicai reports.

Last year, the Army missed its recruiting goals so badly there was talk of reinstating the draft. But it's expected to announce today that this year is a different story — and money's doing some of the talking. Hillary Wicai reports.

Henry Paulson takes over as Treasury Secretary today. Amy Scott takes a look at his long to-do list.

The man who invented the bagless vacuum cleaner says a dearth of engineers is putting the British economy at risk. James Dyson has unveiled plans for an engineering college in the UK. Stephen Beard reports.

What you need to know today about backdating as the scandal unfolds in the weeks ahead.

Life is hard enough without having to decipher everything. Each week, Marketplace Money brings you a word or a phrase that has bubbled to the top of the news. For instance, donor-advised funds. You hear it, you see it, but do you really know it?

You no longer work at the company. But you think you're owed a pension. How can you find out? Money Magazine's Ellen McGirt digs for lost retirement accounts.

Buying a hybrid isn't the only way to save gas. Sarah Gardner gets behind the wheel for a lesson in eco-driving.