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bikesA thought-provoking little story has been circulating on the Internet recently about an elderly woman who is chastised by a young cashier at the grocery store for not bringing her own reusable grocery bags.

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How longtime couples talk money

Talking about family finances can be difficult and stressful. Spouses who've been doing it for many years offer a look at how they manage.
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4 Ways Obama’s Budget Would Change Medicare

President Barack Obama’s fiscal 2014 budget includes a variety of what he says are “manageable” changes for Medicare’s 54 million beneficiaries as well as for the hospitals, nursing homes and other health care providers that serve them.

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Don't give up: Fixing a money mess

Personal finance expert Liz Weston helps a 27-year-old reader who feels overwhelmed by her financial problems.
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Protect Your Parents from Financial Fraud

8388743325_e13ef18f01Here’s some news you’ll want to share with your parents to avoid the heartbreak of fraud and abuse at the hands of financial professionals.

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4 ways to pay off your mortgage early

If you're able to swing it, paying down your home loan ahead of schedule can save you big money. What's the best way to go about it?
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Retirement distribution 101

Make sure you've thought about when and how much you plan to take out of your savings.
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When tax fraud won’t go away

The only thing worse than fighting tax-related identity theft is having to fight it over and over again.
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Baucus applauds veteran budget measure: Proposal would extend tax credit

A proposal included in the White House's budget for fiscal year 2014 is a step in the right direction to fighting veteran unemployment, Democratic Sen. Max Baucus said.
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3 rules to rescue your retirement

Two top money experts have a strategy that helps investors keep costs under control and beat the market (just a little) without getting burned.
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Save on Gas When You Travel This Summer

gasGas prices these days remind me of temperatures across much of the country: way up one day, down the next, then up again.

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Where you live can affect credit use

Where you live can make a big difference in how you use -- or misuse -- credit, but it's more complicated than just your address.
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Why some love hiring older workers

Seniors often struggle to find work, but in many industries, they are considered an asset -- reliable, trainable and great for customer relations.
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Will a strong dollar kill the rally?

Moves in Japan and the eurozone are likely to boost the dollar's relative strength over the near term, driving down commodity prices.
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How to cure retirement anxiety

Baby boomers can adopt these strategies to control their fears about health, marriage and identity.
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Education makes a big appearance in week 12 of session

Tempers in Montana's 63rd Legislature were on display last week as Montana legislators wrangled over high-stakes subjects from expanding Medicaid to a slew of Republican-backed referendums.
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Help for 50-Somethings Short on Retirement Funds

The following is a guest post from Barbara Friedberg.

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The perils of cheap money

Supply and demand for major commodities are out of whack, thanks to easy money policies. And that creates opportunities for savvy investors.
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Retirement miscalculations to avoid

The road to retirement will be a little less rocky if you steer clear of these roadblocks.
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It's time to 'tax' the 'poor'

The bottom line on the nation's fiscal crisis is this: We need more people employed and paying taxes. We need the poor -- and the job creators -- to get to work.
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