Money Coach
Market At Record Highs, Why Is Investment At Record Lows?
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Your Money
Instead Of Snoozing In Savings, Let's Put $5,000 To Work
()It's a hard time to be a saver. The return on a savings account doesn't even keep up with inflation, and that has led many savers to ask: What should I do with my money? NPR's Uri Berliner takes $5,000 out of his own personal savings and explores various investment opportunities.
The Tricky Business Of Retirement: Hidden 401(K) Fees ()
May 16, 2013 You could end up with a lot less savings at 65 than you ever anticipated because of fees charged by the financial institutions managing your retirement accounts. Robert Hiltonsmith, who researches retirement security, says those fees were disclosed to 401(k) plan participants until only recently.
The Changing Lives Of Women
Stay-At-Home Dads, Breadwinner Moms And Making It All Work()
May 15, 2013 For decades, the role of breadwinner was reserved for men, but today, more than a quarter of American working women earn more than their spouses. That means more fathers are opting to stay home with the kids.
Economy
Whatever Happened To The Economy?()
May 14, 2013 Jobs and the economy dominated political discussion during the election year, but have since been forgotten. Even before the current outbreak of scandals, it was clear Washington preferred to talk about other issues.
Business
Comp Time Or Cold Cash. Which Would You Pick?()
May 13, 2013 Private employers must pay time and a half to workers who put in more than 40 hours a week. But some workers want comp time for extra hours. The House voted to allow workers to save up their comp time, but critics fear that employers would use the measure to abuse overtime rules.
The Two-Way
U.S. Gas Prices Expected To Remain Low For Summer()
May 12, 2013 Drivers will find this summer's gas prices are lower than last year's, the result of a spike in crude oil production. Government forecasters say a gallon of regular gasoline will cost about $3.50 this summer — a slide of more than 10 cents from last year.
