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Financial literacy: No time like the present
Commentator Chris Farrell thinks there's no time like the present to get smart about your finances.
‘Be prepared’ … financially
A new Girl Scout merit badged is aimed at preparing young women for their future with personal finance.
Introducing the Wealth & Poverty beat
Reporter Mitchell Hartman discusses the need for Marketplace's new Wealth & Poverty desk.
Government must promote savings
Marketplace's economics editor Chris Farrell says government needs to push sound saving, rather than sound borrowing.
Putting your mind to it: The willpower instinct
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Whether you want to lose weight or save money, you're gonna need the secret ingredient: willpower. Psychologist Kelly McGonigal discusses the art and science of self control.
Sick to death of saving
Commentator Zo Webster has been a saver all her life – but recently she's begun to change her tune.
For starting a ‘What happens next?’ Fund
This week's winner thought ahead and created an emergency fund for her and her husband.
Saving the lion’s share
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Lion dancers from the East Wind martial arts school say they plan to sock their New Year money away, rather than spend it.
I-bonds are a worthwhile investment
There was a time that Marketplace Money was very pro I-bonds. I haven't heard them mentioned in years. This year, when I submitted my tax return, I was given the option to purchase I-bonds with my refund. Thoughts? Rebekka, Los Angeles, CA
The saving dilemma
Commentator Felix Click describes how tough it can be to enjoy your money when you're used to scrimping and saving.

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