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Budgeting for Uncertain Events

Nov 10, 2011
Here's a list of reasons why we save. A lot of things can go wrong. Age to die Need for extraordinary health care Close relative needs money Lo...

Would you or better yet, should you buy a pre-paid car maintenance plan?

Sep 23, 2011
When you buy a new car, the finance manager might try to sell you a pre-paid maintenance plan. On the spur of the moment, this might sound like a...

Prepare Yourself!

Aug 26, 2011
Many people are going to watching and preparing for Hurricane Irene as she hits this weekend, but even for those who are not in immediate danger -...

You can be a 'Budget Hero' even if Congress can't

Jul 13, 2011
Policy makers on Capitol Hill are struggling to agree on how to address the nation's deficit, but just how well do you think you could do if give...

Scrounging for savings

Jun 15, 2011
Times are tough and we're all trying to save more. The financial services company USAA in the latest issue of its magazine has come up with a...

Mom's got money troubles

Apr 22, 2011
Tess and I had our usual fun on the program this weekend, and hopefully dispensed some halfway-decent advice. But I'm still troubled by the...

Budget deal averts government shutdown

Apr 9, 2011
A last-minute budget deal late Friday narrowly averted a government shutdown that would have snarled financial operations for government agencies...

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