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From banker to janitor — all in a day’s work
To get herself out of debt, one banker had to take a very different kind of job.
The drought to affect prices at the supermarket
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Expect the prices for meat and dairy goods to rise as the Midwest drought continues.
The costs of taking care of an elderly relative
Taking a look at how to provide for an elderly relative who is having trouble taking care of himself or herself.
The 8% pension plan solution
Public pension funds are resorting to riskier investments in a bid to score returns high enough to give retirees their guaranteed payments.
How personal finance is factoring into the election
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In this installment of Money Matters, we look at the economics of democracy: whether our personal finances are having an effect in this year's major political election.
Let’s get physical. Oops, I mean financial!
Americans are more likely to rate themselves physically fit than financially healthy, a recent survey finds. Whip your finances back into shape with expert advice.
The cost of fighting home foreclosure
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As foreclosure filings start to rise again, homeowners must balance the costs — financial and emotional — of fighting eviction.
Money Matters: Bank customers v. overdraft fees
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A new study that finds Americans still paid $30 billion in overdraft fees last year despite efforts to curb them. Here are the facts you need to know.
What to expect from gas prices in the short term
Gas prices may be a bit of bright spot in a dark and stormy world economy.
Parents use stocks to teach kids about Wall Street
Some adults buy stocks for kids, less as an investment and more for a teaching tool.

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