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That dog you love so much on Instagram? His owner is probably making thousands of dollars a post

by Jana Kasperkevic
Nov 22, 2018
Pet owners flocked to the second annual PetCon to learn how to turn their pets into social media stars.
A dog poses for a portrait at the 2018 PetCon held at the Javits Center in New York City.   
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Consumers are "humanizing" their pets and paying the premium prices

by Peggy Lowe
Nov 6, 2018
Americans spent nearly $70 billion on their pets last year — roughly half on food alone.
Purina offers canned dog food at different price points. Alpo costs 85 cents a can at a Kansas City grocery store, while the company’s premium product, Beyond, is $1.85.
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What happens when we're transparent about what we make and spend

by Phoebe Unterman and Kai Ryssdal
Sep 5, 2018
Refinery29's Money Diaries series aims to upend taboos around money for women.
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It's time to get your financial life in order

by Paulina Velasco
Apr 20, 2018
Tax season may be over, but that doesn’t mean you should stop thinking about your finances. That’s one conclusion from John Schwartz of the New York Times, who decided that after many decades of keeping his nose to the grind and ignoring his letters from Vanguard, he should take a step back and look at […]
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Black Friday may not be best day for deals

by Aaron Schrank
Nov 22, 2017
More than half the respondents in a survey by WalletHub said Black Friday no longer offers the best deals of the year. The personal finance website analyzed ads from major retailers and found that there are a lot of deals on the day after Thanksgiving, but you have to know where to find them.  Click […]
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5 things to ask a potential financial planner

by Marketplace Contributor
Nov 10, 2017
Check their credentials and ask about fees.
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5 things you need to know about 401(k)s

by Marketplace Contributor
Oct 27, 2017
The award-winning author of "Money Girl’s Smart Moves to Grow Rich," tells us what we need to know about the popular retirement savings account.
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Companies offer "financial wellness" programs as a job perk

by Marketplace Contributor
Jul 11, 2017
An increasing number of companies have started offering free programs to teach employees how to manage their own money.
Ashly Johnson recently finished a manager training program with Waffle House, where she learned how to run a restaurant -- and manage her own personal finances better.
Elly Yu
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Graduating into the Economy

The do's and don'ts of saving money

by Molly Wood and Paulina Velasco
Jun 9, 2017
Also, how can you plan for your dream home?
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The Marketplace Quiz

"Freaks and Geeks'" Linda Cardellini takes the Marketplace Quiz

by Hayley Hershman
Jun 5, 2017
And offers up some advice for college grads.
Linda Cardellini stars in the latest season of Netflix's "Bloodline."
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