What corporate bankruptcy can teach us about morality

Jun 27, 2017
'The Wisdom of Finance' aims to discover the humanity at the heart of high finance.
Greek tragedies — like that of, say, Orestes — can teach us a lot about bankruptcy.
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Why do welfare funds go to marriage counseling?

May 31, 2016
Our new podcast, "The Uncertain Hour" looks at the sometimes surprising places welfare cash ends up.
Instructors Cynthia Rayford and Scott Roby conduct a marriage counseling class in Oklahoma. 
Krissy Clark

Honey, I shrank our bank account (and didn't tell you)

Feb 3, 2016
Some 13 million Americans hide an account from their spouse or partner.
Some 13 million Americans hide an account from their spouse or partner.
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The Transaction: The Bar Tab

Oct 9, 2015
Two strangers, a bathroom emergency and an unpaid bar tab.

The hidden costs of marriage

Jun 19, 2015
Financial planner Jill Schlesinger crunches the numbers.

The price of the American wedding

Jun 19, 2015
Florists, caterers, venues and dressmakers have big days, too.

For public good, not for profit.

The weird and wonderful world of elopements

Jun 19, 2015
For a themed service or a whim, Great Officiants is open 24 hours.

What happens when two bank accounts get married

Apr 10, 2015
A couple discusses their financial approach to tying the knot.

Getting married can cost you at tax time

Apr 6, 2015
When both spouses earn similar incomes, married couples may pay more in taxes.