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Science ain't cheap

Feb 8, 2007
The White House has been talking a lot about global warming and energy security lately, but Chris Farrell says the President's budget lacks the commitment to do something about them.

Mutual fund shopping pays off

Feb 8, 2007
A little mutual fund comparison shopping can save you thousands of dollars, but it's not as easy as it sounds. Even students at an elite MBA school had a tough time choosing the best deal.

Week on Wall Street

Feb 2, 2007
Stockbroker and business analyst David Johnson discusses with host Kai Ryssdal what happened on Wall Street this week and what may lie ahead.

Mailbag for Friday, February 2, 2007

Feb 2, 2007
Our economics editor Chris Farrell answers your burning money questions. This week, advice on buying a second home overseas, getting out of an annuity, and paying off credit card debt.

Straight Story: Retirement hype

Feb 2, 2007
Are you saving too much or too little for your golden years? Economics editor Chris Farrell does the math.

Forget ethanol, raise the gas tax

Jan 25, 2007
Economics correspondent Chris Farrell says there's a better alternative to the Bush energy plan: Just raise the gas tax and let the market respond.

Pension funds are filling up

Jan 23, 2007
Analysis shows that the nation's 100 largest companies have set aside more than enough money to take care of their pension obligations. That's a big change from just a few years ago. John Dimsdale reports.

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Week on Wall Street

Jan 19, 2007
Kim Clark, personal finance columnist for U.S. News and World Report, talks with host Tess Vigeland about the confusing week on Wall Street and what may lie ahead.

Mailbag for Friday, January 19, 2007

Jan 19, 2007
Our economics editor Chris Farrell answers your burning money questions. This week, advice on investing in a health savings account, teaching stocks and bonds to young investors and using a 1031 exchange.

IBM pension battles and your retirement

Jan 19, 2007
The Supreme Court declined to hear two pension cases involving age discrimination at IBM. Pension consultant Jeremy Gold explains how the decision might change the retirement landscape.