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Spending Smart: Summer travel? Think beyond airfare

As travelers start thinking about winging off to summer vacations, many could learn a few things from expert fliers to ensure they get the best value for their money when booking flights.
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Buybacks are a big factor behind stock market boom

It's the narcissist rally.
PERSONAL FINANCE

Today's retirees face declining standard of living, study says

The retirement crisis is deepening, with recent generations of Americans less financially prepared for their golden years than their parents or grandparents, according to a new study.
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Retired couples may need $220K for health care

After years of increasing health care costs, the outlook is improving for seniors worried about paying their medical bills during retirement.
PERSONAL FINANCE

Twice the trouble when couples lose jobs

When Mark Doyle lost his job in August, it wasn't a huge jolt. Doyle, 59, had taken the traveling sales job six months earlier, and it had become clear the business wasn't strong enough to support his territory. He'd found the job fairly quickly after his previous five-year sales job ended, and ...
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On the Money: Better ways to search online for a job

Although the employment picture is looking a bit brighter, finding the right job for you can remain a challenge. Web sites that specialize in employment listings however, can greatly enhance a person's hunt for a new job.
PERSONAL FINANCE

Ask the Experts: Credit score matters even for non-borrowers

If you're not applying for a loan or a credit card, does your credit history really matter?
PERSONAL FINANCE

Kids and Money: Get a smart gift for graduation

A ticket to paradise may be just what your new college graduate has in mind before starting the 9-to-5 grind. But you're thinking of something more affordable and a wee-bit more practical.
PERSONAL FINANCE

Susan Tompor: Identity thieves don't just steal credit cards

Not all that long ago, many of us thought we only had to watch our credit cards to avoid ID theft. If the crooks didn't get the numbers on our plastic, we thought, they couldn't live it up and go on a wild shopping spree like the one in the movie "Identity Thief."
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Has the gold rush come to an end?

When the price of gold plunged $200 last month, many people thought they caught the sound of the gold bubble popping.