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Savings
Recession spurs saving trend
Jun 5, 2009
Americans are saving an average of 5% of their incomes--up from zero a year ago--now that credit is tight and layoffs are looming. Joel Rose reports.
It pays to live within your means
May 29, 2009
The birth of a new daughter motivates a family to be more proactive in handling their finances. Cathy Duchamp reports.
Dave Ramsey talks debt-free living
May 29, 2009
Paying off debt can be very difficult, but it's not impossible. Tess Vigeland talks to Dave Ramsey, author of "Total Money Makeover," about how to get rid of debt forever.
Good credit not immune to cuts
May 29, 2009
Banks continue to cut credit lines, even for people with almost perfect credit histories. Stacey Vanek-Smith talks to one couple caught in their bank's blanket credit policy.
Stacey Vanek-Smith
A college savings plan?
May 27, 2009
Question: We are in our 30's with three kids ages 7 and under. We live simply and have been able to get by on our income around $24,000 per year,...
30-day financial makeover
May 22, 2009
Gail George signed up to have us track her finances for 30 days. She talks with Tess Vigeland about what she learned in Week 3.
Gail George
New or used?
May 22, 2009
Question: I wasn't sure whether to ask you or the Car Talk Car Guys about this - Maybe a joint consult? I just got half a book advance, and have ...
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Mortgage vs. CDs
May 21, 2009
Question: We have several CD's that are coming due. Interest rates are so low we are wondering if we should pay off our 6.875% home loan with the...
Furloughs hit private sector
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Sam Eaton
May 21, 2009
Soon many state and county offices will be temporarily closed as employees take unpaid leave. But it's not just local governments adopting furloughs to cut costs. Sam Eaton reports.
Our 'lab rat' checks in on her finances
May 15, 2009
Gail George signed up to have us track her finances for 30 days. She talks with Tess Vigeland about what she learned in Week 2.