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Personal Finance
Rejecting retirement with "nevertirement"
Oct 1, 2010
While many Americans are toiling with saving for retirement, a number of wealthy Brits are choosing instead to be "nevertirees" -- rejecting retirement altogether to keep working, all for pleasure.
TIAA-CREF CEO on the future of retirement
by
Tess Vigeland
and Kai Ryssdal
Oct 1, 2010
Retirement security has changed immensely since the Great Recession -- it looks now that many Americans have not saved enough. Hosts Tess Vigeland and Kai Ryssdal speak to Roger Ferguson, president and CEO of TIAA-CREF, about the future.
How to ask for a raise, even in a recession
Sep 30, 2010
Thanks to the down economy, it's an employers market. But some workers are still in a position to ask for a raise or more fringe benefits. Alison Green from the blog "Ask a Manager" share tips and suggestions to help you make your case.
Getting Personal: How to balance debt payment and savings
Sep 24, 2010
Is an adjustable-rate mortgage a good idea? Host Tess Vigeland talks with David Lazarus for answers. Plus, get the low-down on counterfeit bills, mortgage modifications, and how to strike a balance between saving for the future and paying off past debt.
Spending habits: influenced more by peers, or demographic?
Sep 24, 2010
Can you save money by keeping up with the Joneses? The website Bundle.com lets you compare your spending habits with other people like you. But can it change the way you spend and save?
How apps can help you shop smarter
Sep 23, 2010
Smart phone apps aren't just for fun and games. The L.A. Times' Michelle Maltais -- a self-proclaimed "appiphiliac" -- explains how certain apps can also save you money.
Improving your credit score: The facts
Sep 17, 2010
Tess Vigeland talks to credit score expert Liz Pulliam Weston on how to improve your credit score.
For public good, not for profit.
The quest for the perfect credit score
Sep 17, 2010
Some people want to climb to the top of Kilimanjaro; Chris Peplinski just wants a perfect credit score.
Marriage and finance: poll results
Sep 17, 2010
We asked you about your spousal finance arrangements, and here are your varied answers.
POLL: How do you manage your family finances?
by
Matt Berger
Sep 10, 2010
How do you manage your family finances?online survey
How do you and your spouse manage your finances? Do you pool your resources, do you s...