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The way businesses are conducting job searches these days just might go a long way toward explaining why the U.S. unemployment rate seems stuck at around 8 percent. Continue
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He's only 22 and his retirement is decades away, but this gift will last a lifetime Continue
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A recent survey says many women are risk averse. Here's how to build your courage — and your portfolio. Continue
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Lenders are rejecting retired homeowners who want to refinance at today's attractive rates. But there are ways to combat this growing trend. Continue
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While a lot of people think that mentors are just for young employees, women in their 50s and 60s can benefit from having mentors to support and guide them, too. Continue
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Maybe, despite the economy, you can't imagine your employer doing without you, unlike the 130,191 workers who were laid off in May. Well, brace yourself for a reality check: You might not be doing enough to protect your job — even if you think you’re “indispensable.” Continue
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The global economy is once again teetering on the edge of a precipice, which could be giving you jitters about its potential effects on your retirement savings. Marketplace's Chris Farrell offers his thoughts and advice. Continue
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Unlike most retirement books, which are written by financial advisers and focus on money matters, The Retirement Maze is based on fascinating, new research. The authors surveyed 1,477 retirees and 400 pre-retirees to determine what they had done to prepare for this stage of their lives and what they’re doing to stay happy; they also asked why the least-happy retirees were so blue. Continue
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While much attention has been given recently to the increasingly heavy toll that student-loan debt is exacting on young Americans, there has been less acknowledgment of the gnawing financial threat it represents for boomer retirement. Continue
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There's more to teaching kids about money than just giving them dollar bills. Explore ways to help youngsters understand when to save—and when to spend. Continue
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If you're about to tie the knot in your 50s or 60s, you'll probably want to protect your assets — and children — with a prenuptial agreement. Continue
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A new study says you'll need 11 times your final salary to retire in comfort. Continue
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It happened in Pennsylvania — and it could happen to you if you don't take proper precautions, Continue
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The federal government is finally requiring employers to disclose their 401(k) fees in annual reports to employees by Aug. 30. Unfortunately, the new rules don’t go far enough. Continue
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If you think the typical victim of investment fraud is a little old lady living alone, think again. The typical victim may look more like the face staring back at you in the mirror. Continue
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What do the projections of insolvency mean for you and for the future of Social Security's retirement program and Medicare's health benefits for Americans 65 and older? Continue
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The college degree you earned 30 or 40 years ago may no longer be enough to stay competitive in today’s job market. Or it might be the wrong diploma for a field you now want to enter. But by enrolling in a certificate program, you can refresh your job skills or pick up new ones. Continue
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Carole Wehberg had a rough time switching professions, but now she's thrilled. Here are some lessons learned and tips for midlife career shifters like Wehberg. Continue
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Syndicated Washington Post columnist Michelle Singletary is in a unique position to offer advice to viewers about how to gain control of their financial life. In addition to her sterling credentials, Michelle draws on the wisdom she gained from her grandmother, Big Mama. Check out this preview of a new one-hour PBS special designed to show you how to Spend Well and Live Rich. Continue
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Cultivating a sense of gratitude can go a long way toward helping kids be better managers of their finances. See what experts and real-life parents are saying about this issue. Continue
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1. The Nightly Business Report: Video Library of Personal Finance DVD 4PK
If you want to learn about investing, the easy way is by viewing The NBR Video Library of Personal Finance.
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- 2. Bill Moyers Journal: 9/4/09: Campaign Finance and the Constitution DVD
- 3. Living Through Personal Crisis with Dr. Ann Kaiser Stearns DVD
- 4. NOW on PBS: 2/27/09: Retirement at Risk DVD
- 5. Retirement Revolution: Part One: Hazards and Vicissitures, Part Two: On Our Own
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