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Photo by: Kick Images via Getty Images Angie Stehr: Calculations I see for retirement planning all seem to be based on income rather than expenses. But if I'm saving 20 percent for retirement, shouldn't I base my planning on…

Photo by: Kick Images via Getty Images Paul Solman frequently answers questions from the NewsHour audience on business and economic news on his Making Sen$e page. Today's query is from a reader at Next Avenue. The NewsHour has…

Sep 20

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QE3: What it Really Means

Last week was a momentous one for world markets and the world economy. Since thousands of you now read this page daily, I feel some obligation to comment. Last thing's first. The significance of the Fed's action last…

Sep 20

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QE3: What it Really Means

A pressman inspects the roll out of $20 bills. Photo by: PAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP/GettyImages Last week was a momentous one for world markets and the world economy. Since thousands of you now read this page daily, I feel some obligation…

Sep 20

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QE3: What it Really Means

A pressman inspects the roll out of $20 bills. Photo by: PAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP/GettyImages Last week was a momentous one for world markets and the world economy. Since thousands of you now read this page daily, I feel some obligation…