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The Fed, your mortgage, and you

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
Sep 20, 2016
Do home buyers need to follow the Fed?
Federal Reserve Board Chair Janet Yellen speaks at a news conference back in June in Washington, D.C.
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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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7 ways to keep your miles from expiring without flying

by Marketplace Contributor
Sep 14, 2016
You can extend the life of your points while staying on the ground.
A Virgin America plane lands at San Francisco International Airport in Burlingame, California.
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The best Labor Day sales

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
Sep 5, 2016
There are bargains on Labor Day. But you have to know what to look for.
If you're need of appliances this Labor Day, you're in luck.
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Millennials get serious about retirement

by Mark Garrison
Aug 25, 2016
A survey reveals that young adults are already planning for their golden years.
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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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Marketplace Quiz: Gymnast Sam Mikulak on his road to Rio

by Eliza Mills
Aug 5, 2016
Olympic gymnast Sam Mikulak talks toys, toothbrushes and competition.
Sam Mikulak of the United States prepares for the rings during a training session before the start of the Summer Olympic games at Rio Olympic Arena on August 3, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 
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The Conversation: Agreements and compromises

by Marketplace Weekend Staff
Jul 15, 2016
Tell us about a financial agreement or compromise you've made.
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping toast during a state luncheon for China at the Department of State in Washington, D.C. after the U.S. and China reached an agreement on cybertheft. 
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The Conversation: Teaching kids about money

by Marketplace Weekend Staff
Jun 10, 2016
How do you teach your children about finances?
Pre-K spending per child is up overall, but that's not the whole picture.
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Credit card debt soars to nearly $1 trillion

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
May 20, 2016
Outstanding balances on credit cards have reached more than $951 billion.
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