Nov 13, 2012

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Are you prepared for the worst? Do you know exactly what your insurance policy covers? Can your stock and bond portfolio withstand another financial crisis? Do you have a will in place? This week we present a special program in collaboration with The New York Times -- Bulletproofing Your Finances. From natural disasters to man-made catastrophes like the financial crisis of 2008, we'll talk about how to prepare yourself -- and your finances -- as fully as possible.

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Are stocks still the best investment option?

by Tess Vigeland

Nov 13, 2012

The 2008 stock market crash sent folks walking away from Wall Street. Even today, an air of fear still holds some from re-entering the market. Have investors come around?

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Gold bugs find the shine in precious metal

by Marketplace Contributor

Nov 13, 2012

There are plenty of so-called "gold bugs" out there -- people who hoard big chunks of the precious metal, as in actual gold.

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Bulletproofing yourself financially

by Marketplace Contributor

Nov 13, 2012

Are you prepared for the worst? It's time to bulletproof your finances.

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Rebranding the emergency fund... and how to save for it

by Tess Vigeland

Nov 13, 2012

Emergency fund/uncertainty fund -- whatever you want to call it -- Carl Richards from the New York Times says it's important to set aside money for a rainy day.

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The importance of living wills for singles

by Tess Vigeland

Nov 13, 2012

The passing of a loved one creates obvious emotional crisis for a family. But it can also fuel a financial crisis -- especially if there's no will.

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Why mental health check-ups matter

by Tess Vigeland

Nov 13, 2012

Physical check-ups with physicians are common, but what about a tune-up for your mind?

A tax on health plans could lead to higher wages, but it also may lead to higher out-of-pocket health costs, too.

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Joplin residents carry on after tornado

by Tess Vigeland

Nov 13, 2012

In May 2011, a tornado ripped through Joplin, Mo., killing 161 people. As Joplin's residents make their way through the stages of grief, three families discuss how they survived and how they're preparing for the next one.

Stairs lead to an empty lot where a home once stood on South Joplin Avenue before the Joplin tornado in 2011. Newly constructed homes can be seen in the background.

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Money Matters

A resource guide to bulletproofing your finances

by Daryl Paranada

Nov 14, 2012

Are you prepared to face a crisis -- both natural and man-made? Explore our resource guide to help you prepare yourself -- and your finances -- for the worst.

One woman's story of elder financial abuse

by Kerry Donahue

Nov 16, 2012

Anna Mae Franklin, 83, describes how she learned about elder financial abuse the hard way.

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Are you prepared for the worst? Do you know exactly what your insurance policy covers? Can your stock and bond portfolio withstand another financial crisis? Do you have a will in place? This week we present a special program in collaboration with The New York Times — Bulletproofing Your Finances. From natural disasters to man-made catastrophes like the financial crisis of 2008, we’ll talk about how to prepare yourself — and your finances — as fully as possible.

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