Virtual Currency: Seed Of Poor Spending Habits?
Each day, millions are playing the online game FarmVille, where they plant crops, raise livestock and spend virtual currency on supplies. Now there are concerns that using virtual money might trigger...
View ArticleAt Work, Why Meanness Pays Off
A new study finds male workers deemed "agreeable" earn much less money than their tougher counterparts. There's a less pronounced pay difference for women. Study co-author Beth Livingston of Cornell...
View ArticleInheritance Denied For Some Baby Boomers' Kids
Fifty-one percent of millionaire Baby Boomers do not think it's important to leave money to their children. They feel they should be able to enjoy their hard-earned cash. That's according to a survey...
View ArticleWealth-Building Strategies For Latinos
Financial planner Louis Barajas' newly revised book, The Latino Journey to Financial Greatness, advises Latinos to not only create wealth for themselves, but to build prosperous futures for their...
View ArticleLatinos Lagging On Retirement Savings, Says Pew
Latinos are among the fastest growing demographic groups in the U.S., but the Pew Hispanic Center reports that they're among the least likely to invest in or keep money in retirement savings. Michel...
View ArticleKnow How To Decode Insurance Benefits?
For many workers, December means open enrollment time. To learn about the differences between an HMO and a PPO, host Michel Martin speaks with Michelle Andrews, a consumer columnist for Kaiser Health...
View ArticleWhy Do So Few Women Have Mentors?
A good mentor can steer you to professional success. But according to a survey by LinkedIn, nearly 1 out of 5 women say they've never had a mentor at work. Host Michel Martin discusses the findings...
View ArticleThis New Year, Resolve To Improve Your Credit
Personal finance experts say the start of a new year is the perfect time to check your credit report. Host Michel Martin speaks with Tell Me More regular 'Money Coach' Alvin Hall about what to look for...
View ArticleThe 'Frugalista' Guide To Balancing Budgets
With the economy still in a slump, many people are resolving to start 2012 by getting their budgets in order. To break down the basics, host Michel Martin speaks with Natalie McNeal, author of The...
View ArticleEarly Tips For Tax Day
As many people begin to receive their W-2 forms, host Michel Martin and accountant David Baldoza discuss tips on getting a head start on filing taxes.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleApplying For Financial Aid Without The Fear Factor
Application deadlines for financial aid like grants, scholarships and student loans are just around the corner. But many students may need help getting their paperwork in order. Host Michel Martin...
View ArticleThe Fight Over Overdraft Fees
Banks recently made huge profits from overdraft fees. Now the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau asks how much of that was bad money management by customers, and how much was banks gaming the system....
View ArticleTeen Jobs Offer More Than Spare Cash, Expert Says
A quarter of U.S. teens between ages 16 and 19, who are looking for work, can't find it. Michael Saltsman of Employment Policies Institute says teen unemployment isn't just about buying pizza on Friday...
View ArticleBuying Facebook? Investing 101 For Newbies
Facebook stock goes public this week for the first time. That's got at least some of the site's 900 million plus users thinking it's a good time to start investing. Host Michel Martin asks personal...
View ArticleDo Credit Card Laws Not Value Homemakers?
Stay-at-home mom Holly McCall says she manages her family's finances and has perfect credit. But due to a federal law, she was denied a credit card because she doesn't make an income. McCall wants the...
View ArticleDo You Lie To Your Spouse About Spending?
It's wedding season and that's when newlyweds get their first taste of marital bliss and marital challenges, including managing finances. A new survey for the American Institute of CPAs found that 30...
View ArticleStates Go To Casinos, But Does The Gamble Pay Off?
Maryland and Ohio are the latest states turning to casinos to help address tight budgets. The Philadelphia Inquirer's Suzette Parmley reports on gambling and says that nationwide, casinos brought in...
View ArticleRetail Sales Jump, But Will Rising Gas Prices Hurt?
July saw the largest retail sales increase in months, according to the Commerce Department. But not all the news is rosy. NPR Senior Business Editor Marilyn Geewax joins guest host Jacki Lyden to take...
View ArticleRefinancing: How To Wade Through The Choppy Waters
Interest rates on mortgages are at an all-time low. But refinancing can be a daunting process. Financial guru and author Louis Barajas speaks with guest host Viviana Hurtado about the ins and outs of...
View ArticleAre You Susceptible To 'Seduction By Contract'?
The new iPhone is expected to be unveiled this week, and customers can probably get a discount if they sign up for a lengthy service agreement. But New York University Law Professor Oren Bar-Gill tells...
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