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The Color of Money

Listener Questions

Madeleine Brand shares money questions from listeners with Day to Day personal finance contributor Michelle Singletary. Singletary also writes the syndicated column "The Color of Money," for The Washington Post and is the author of 7 Money Mantras for a Richer Life.

Listener Questions

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Economy

What to Expect from Bernanke at the Fed

President Bush nominated Ben Bernanke Monday to follow Alan Greenspan as chairman of the Federal Reserve. Renee Montagne talks to David Wessel, deputy Washington bureau chief of The Wall Street Journal, about the change in policy that could be anticipated from Bernanke.

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Author Interviews

'Bait and Switch' in the White-Collar World

Fresh Air

Barbara Ehrenreich's latest book is Bait and Switch: The (Futile) Pursuit of the American Dream. In it, Ehrenreich details white-collar unemployment and the industry that sells unemployed resume assistance, job fairs, and networking events.

'Bait and Switch' in the White-Collar World

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National

Early Retirees Turn to Volunteer Work

Some early retirees are choosing to give of themselves after a lifetime in the for-profit world. General affluence has made it easier for many to find meaningful ways to stay active outside the workforce.

Early Retirees Turn to Volunteer Work

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National

Seattle Girds Against Earthquake Damage

Many Seattle homeowners are retrofitting their houses against the threat of earthquakes. The trend toward reinforcement began in the wake of this year's string of costly and deadly disasters.

Seattle Girds Against Earthquake Damage

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Managing Money in the Face of Inflation

Inflation has shot up in the past month, which has an impact on home prices, stock and bond values. Steve Inskeep talks to Jonathan Clements, personal finance columnist for The Wall Street Journal, about how to protect your assets and invest wisely in inflationary times.

Managing Money in the Face of Inflation

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Motley Fool Profiles

David Swensen's 'Unconventional Success'

David Swensen has outperformed 99 percent of U.S. mutual funds since 1985. As Yale's chief investment officer, Swensen manages the school's $15 billion endowment. Now he has a new book, Unconventional Success.

David Swensen's 'Unconventional Success'

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Economy

Philadelphia Preps for Pricey Winter Season

The Energy Department recently announces that home heating bills might increase as much as 50 percent this winter. Fewer cities are more vulnerable to this looming energy crisis than Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Preps for Pricey Winter Season

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Business

Handling Work When Boss Is in the Hot Seat

Some workers have to manage their jobs while their supervisor is in legal and/or criminal trouble. Steve Inskeep tackles the dos and don'ts for employees in this predicament with syndicated workplace columnist Bob Rosner.

Handling Work When Boss Is in the Hot Seat

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The Color of Money

Being Smart About Life Insurance

Alex Chadwick talks to personal finance contributor Michelle Singletary about life insurance. A recent poll indicates most Americans don't know how much life insurance they need, or if they need any coverage at all. The truth, Singletary says, can surprise you.

Being Smart About Life Insurance

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New Laws Require Mandatory Bankruptcy Counseling

The most sweeping changes to the nation's bankruptcy rules in a quarter century take effect Monday and make it tougher to file certain types of bankruptcy. Among other measures, the new laws require mandatory credit counseling before filing for bankruptcy, which has been getting mixed reviews.

New Laws Require Mandatory Bankruptcy Counseling

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