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The $555,000 student-loan debt

As default rates on loans for higher education rise, some borrowers see no way out, demonstrating how ‘good debt’ can go bad. Related Videos : ABRAHAM ON THE WORLD FINANCIAL CRISIS Esther Jerry Hicks ABRAHAM ON THE WORLD FINANCIAL CRISIS – Esther & Jerry Hicks Esther & Jerry Hicks are the authors of numerous books [...]

Thieves are stealing health care

Medical identity theft is a growing problem, and recovering from the theft can be difficult. Here’s what to watch for and how to protect yourself. Related Videos : 25 Learning from and Responding to Financial Crisis I Lawrence Summers Financial Markets (ECON 252) Professor Summers, former US Treasury Secretary and former President of Harvard University, [...]

Stop paying the mom penalty

If you’ve ever lied and said you were sick when it was really your kid, or if you come home from work to a second ‘job’ as the chief cook, maid and tutor, read on. Related Videos : Fibonacci Fractals and Financial Markets Socionomics net www.elliottwave.com What' s commonly called the Fibonacci sequence is proven [...]

9 secrets of home insurance claims

What you don’t know about filing a homeowners insurance claim after serious damage can definitely hurt you. Don’t get caught by these common surprises. Related Videos : 25 Learning from and Responding to Financial Crisis I Lawrence Summers Financial Markets (ECON 252) Professor Summers, former US Treasury Secretary and former President of Harvard University, in [...]

Your retiree medical bill: $197,000

That’s how much a new study says an average 65-year-old couple without chronic illness will need for out-of-pocket health care costs. Other estimates are even higher. Related Videos : Davos Annual Meeting 2010 Rethinking Systemic Financial Risk www.weforum.org 27.01.2010 In 2009, the G20 tasked the Financial Stability Board (FSB) and the Basel Committee on Banking [...]

Cash-back credit cards: Unrewarding?

As card issuers raise interest rates in return for giving out rewards, that cash you’re getting back may not be getting you ahead. Related Videos : Peter Schiff Ron Paul Financial Advisor Get Out of The Dollar Now While You Can Collapse Of The American Empire Peter Schiff (Ron Paul financial advisor) points out that [...]

Top-spending city: Austin, not NY

MSN Money partner site Bundle breaks down how much we spend and where we spend it. See where your money goes by geography, age and family status. Related Videos : Juan Enriquez Tech evolution will eclipse the financial crisis www.ted.com Even as mega-banks topple, Juan Enriquez says the big reboot is yet to come. But [...]

Social Security fix gains urgency

The recent report that Social Security payouts will exceed revenue in 2010 has raised anxieties about the nation’s retirement safety net.    Related Videos : ABRAHAM ON THE WORLD FINANCIAL CRISIS Esther Jerry Hicks ABRAHAM ON THE WORLD FINANCIAL CRISIS – Esther & Jerry Hicks Esther & Jerry Hicks are the authors of numerous books based [...]

Billionaire giving away his fortune

The 82-year-old founder of a U.K. supermarket chain and other businesses honors a vow he made to God back when he was a struggling young entrepreneur. Related Videos : Davos Annual Meeting 2010 Rethinking Systemic Financial Risk www.weforum.org 27.01.2010 In 2009, the G20 tasked the Financial Stability Board (FSB) and the Basel Committee on Banking [...]

Health care reform: Who must buy insurance?

The landmark health care overhaul will reshape how Americans receive and pay for treatment. And nearly everyone will be required to carry health insurance or pay a fine. Related Videos : Juan Enriquez Tech evolution will eclipse the financial crisis www.ted.com Even as mega-banks topple, Juan Enriquez says the big reboot is yet to come. But don' t look [...]