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Grub on the Go Hurts a Car's Resale Value

February 28, 2006 • The food you eat in your car could have a damaging effect on its resale value. You should probably think twice before you chow down after a visit to a drive-through window.

Grub on the Go Hurts a Car's Resale Value

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Law

Anna Nicole Smith Case Reaches Supreme Court

February 28, 2006 • The Supreme Court hears a case involving celebrity Anna Nicole Smith and millions of dollars. She is attempting to establish her claim to part of her late husband's estate.

Anna Nicole Smith Case Reaches Supreme Court

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Economy

Economists Predict Growth Spurt for U.S.

February 27, 2006 • The National Association for Business Economics says its survey of 53 economists predicts growth of about 4.5 percent in the first quarter. The economists also say the Federal Reserve is likely to raise interest rates two more times before this summer.

Economists Predict Growth Spurt for U.S.

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Economy

Will a Cooling Housing Market Cool the Economy?

February 27, 2006 • The housing market has shown signs of cooling in recent months. Economists wonder how that might affect the overall economy in the United States. Steve Inskeep talks to David Wessel, deputy Washington bureau chief of The Wall Street Journal, about the relationship between home equity and consumer spending.

Will a Cooling Housing Market Cool the Economy?

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Ken Dychtwald: The Changing Face of Retirement

February 24, 2006 • Beginning on Jan. 1, 2006, every 8 seconds, another North American baby boomer will be turning 60. That's about 11,000 each day and 4.5 million each year. So what will it mean for society? What will it mean for you? David Gardner talks about the changing face of retirement with Ken Dychtwald, author of The Power Years: A User's Guide to the Rest of Your Life.

Ken Dychtwald: The Changing Face of Retirement

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The Motley Fool Take: JetBlue, Baidu.com

February 24, 2006 • Is JetBlue losing altitude? Will Chinese search engine Baidu.com find big returns for investors? David Gardner talks with Motley Fool analyst Rick Munarriz about some of the week's stock market stories.

The Motley Fool Take: JetBlue, Baidu.com

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Improve Your Children's Financial Future

February 22, 2006 • Entrepreneur and motivational speaker Pauly Jones talks about how he got his start in the business world, and the simple things parents can do to improve the financial future of their children.

Improve Your Children's Financial Future

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The Color of Money

Tax Tips That Could Save You Money

February 21, 2006 • It's not too early to start thinking about filing those tax returns. Madeleine Brand grills personal finance contributor Michelle Singletary on the latest changes in tax laws that might help you save a little extra money this year.

Tax Tips That Could Save You Money

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Author Interviews

Barton Biggs Shines a Light on Hedge Funds

February 20, 2006 • The hedge fund industry is one of the fastest growing corners of the investment world. Now Wall Street insider — and hedge fund manager — Barton Biggs has exposed the industry's cast of characters to scrutiny in the book HedgeHogging.

Barton Biggs Shines a Light on Hedge Funds

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Economy

Report Says Consumer Confidence Trails Data

February 20, 2006 • A new consumer confidence report continues to find that many Americans believe the national economic outlook is shaky. But as NPR's Mike Pesca reports, the public's perception of a weak economy is trailing the actual economic data.

Report Says Consumer Confidence Trails Data

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Motley Fool Profiles

Terry Burnham on 'Mean Markets and Lizard Brains'

February 17, 2006 • Does the animal in you keep you from making smarter investment decisions? Host David Gardner talks about the biology of investing with Terry Burnham, author of Mean Markets and Lizard Brains: How to Profit from the New Science of Irrationality.

Terry Burnham on 'Mean Markets and Lizard Brains'

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New Option in Retirement Savings: Roth 401Ks

February 17, 2006 • There's a new way to save for retirement. The Roth 401K has tax advantages for some workers, but companies have been slow to offer the new product to workers.

New Option in Retirement Savings: Roth 401Ks

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Opinion

The Color of Money

Valentine's Day on a Budget

February 14, 2006 • If designer chocolates don't fit in your budget, personal finance contributor Michelle Singletary has some alternative low-cost gift ideas for this Valentine's Day. She talks with Alex Chadwick about having a lovely Valentine's Day -- on a budget.

Valentine's Day on a Budget

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Games & Humor

'Fool' Game: The Cupid Challenge

February 10, 2006 • How much does the average American spend on Valentines Day? What percentage of women buy flowers for themselves? What percentage of women buy flowers for men? In this week's Fool radio game, we look at some of the numbers behind Valentines Day.

'Fool' Game: The Cupid Challenge

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Interview: Diane Rehm

February 10, 2006 • Whether you are spending it, saving it, or just not making enough of it, money can be a major stumbling block in any relationship. Diane Rehm, host of The Diane Rehm Show, and husband John Rehm join us to talk about money and marriage.

Interview: Diane Rehm

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