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Wedding plans? Have "the talk" now -- about money
Flowers, cake, dresses ... retirement savings? For a happy marriage, include financial plans in your wedding plans. USAA's Scott Halliwell talks with Adrienne Mitchell.
4 min
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Four little numbers could save you lots of trouble
Have you password-protected your phone? Tech writer Gregg Stebben tells Adrienne Mitchell you'd be crazy not to.
4 min
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Where to look for your first job out of college
Which cities offer new grads the best career opportunities? WalletHub.com's CEO talks about its rankings with Adrienne Mitchell.
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Got spitters? Funny name, but a valuable commodity
Makers of hard cider are dealing with a shortage. Virginia Tech horticulturist Greg Peck tells Joan Doniger it's a case of comparing apples to apples.
3 min
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Gender gap persists but parenting skills valued
CareerBuilder's Jennifer Grasz tells Adrienne Mitchell the gender gap persists but employers value the skills it takes to be a parent.
4 min
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Risk tolerance splits couples, affects investments
Men and women approach investing differently and that can come back to bite couples in retirement. Jeff Scott of UBS Wealth Management Americas talks with Adrienne Mitchell.
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If you could buy a home, why aren't you?
Home ownership is at the lowest level since 1995. MarketWatch reporter Dan Goldstein tells John Wordock what's behind the trend.
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Choice Hotels' massive rebranding effort
Comfort Inns undergo a major refresh, as CEO Steve Joyce explains.
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Act now to make your grandkids rich
What you do now could help make your grandchildren rich. Attorney and estate-planning expert Steven Peck talks with Adrienne Mitchell.
4 min
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Brush off your hardhat. Construction jobs pick up
The outlook for construction jobs is brighter, as CareerBuilder's Jennifer Grasz tells Steve Potisk.
5 min
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Apprenticeships not a relic of the past
Apprenticeships can launch students into a career that pays as they learn. Everett Jordan of the Apprentice School at Newport News Shipbuilding talks with Adrienne Mitchell.
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Think you're safe from overdraft fees? Think again
MarketWatch reporter Quentin Fottrell tells Alisa Parenti about a way even careful consumers can get hit with bank fees.
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Best job training occurs in kindergarten?
Employers desperately need workers with 'soft' skills, according to Rex Nutting.
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'14 college grads see more job opportunities
Succeeding in the 'real world' is becoming easier, CareerBuilder finds.
3 min
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Are financial and physical health linked?
A vast majority of American workers think so, finds a study by Principal Financial Group.
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Want more women leaders? 'Leaning in' won't cut it
Business Talent Group's CEO has different ideas about creating gender equality at work.
8 min
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Electric car may not cost as much as you think
Look beyond sticker shock and you may find an electric car is a thrifty choice, as BankRate.com autos analyst Tara Baukus Mello tells Adrienne Mitchell.
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Want to save on air travel? Fly hungry
"Fly hungry." It's one of FareCompare CEO Rick Seaney's tips for saving on spring and summer travel, as told to Joan Doniger.
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Broken phone? Let us count the ways
There are lots of ways to kill a smartphone. Jessica Hoffman of Square Trade tells Adrienne Mitchell about them and tells which of the new phones are the toughest.
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Saving is rewarding in prize-linked saving program
A non-profit group has a program that offers prizes to savers with help from corporate partners. Tim Flacke of the Doorways to Dreams fund talks with Adrienne Mitchell.
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Lessons from a housewife turned baked-goods tycoon
Susan Axelrod of Love & Quiches Gourmet tells Adrienne Mitchell how entrepreneurs can learn from mistakes and find their market niche.
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On Tax Day, think about cutting your next tax bill
On this Tax Day,it's not too early to think about ways to lower your 2014 bill. David Richmond of Richmond Brothers talks with Adrienne Mitchell.
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Prom-spending bubble bursts but average near $1K
Visa's Nat Sillin tells Joan Doniger we're spending less on prom this year but the average bill is still close to four figures.
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Flex work picture not so pretty on closer look
Few companies offer flexible work options to most employees. Sociologist Stephen Sweet of Boston College talks with Steve Potisk.
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Don't skip the walkthrough when you buy a home
Don't close on a home without taking one final step -- or a few, says Angie Hicks of Angie's list. She talks with Adrienne Mitchell.
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