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Nearly 10 million adult children are caring for aging parents today, according to a study by the MetLife Mature Market Institute. But, while aging is inevitable, planning for the costs associated with dependency in the latter phase of life doesn't come easily to most Americans.
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Is Facebook Worth $100 Billion?For Facebook to live up to its valuation, the company will need to redefine the ad industry.Buying Facebook? Investing 101 For NewbiesFacebook stock goes public this week for the first time. That's got at least some of the site's 900 million plus users thinking it's a good time to start investing. Host Michel Martin asks personal finance expert Louis Barajas what new investors need to know when they're ready to take their first steps.Paying for College: More Tough DecisionsFamilies struggle to help children with college while providing elderly relatives with health care.Canada's Housing Market Booms; Experts See TroubleCanada's real estate market is one of the hottest in the developed world.The Price We Paid: Gas Is Down, Maybe For A WhileAfter spending much of the year on the rise, gas prices are now falling.Students To Congress: Don't Let Interest Rate DoubleThe federal loan interest rate jump could add an average of $1,000 to the cost of a year of college. |
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'Sandwich Generation' Must Make Tough Choices
Record numbers of families consist of adult children, parents and grandparents under one roof. NPR correspondent David Greene and senior business editor Marilyn Geewax talk about the NPR series "Family Matters: The Money Squeeze," which focuses on the pressures faced by the "sandwich generation." - READ MORECan Mo' Money Really Mean Mo' Problems?
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'Be Richer' By Learning From Parents' Mistakes
New college graduates face a sluggish economy, bleak job prospects and mountains of student loan debt. To make matters worse, many are clueless about managing their personal finances. Zac Bissonnette, author of How to Be Richer, Smarter, and Better-Looking Than Your Parents, shares his tips. - READ MORE
When Are You Going To Start Your 5 Year Plan?
As Tell Me More marks five years on NPR's airwaves, personal finance expert Alvin Hall says to let go of the past, and look ahead to your financial future. He says that you can achieve a lot in next five years, and it starts with saving. Hall speaks with host Michel Martin about creating and implementing a personal five-year financial plan. - READ MOREAs Portfolios Recover, More Workers Retire At 65
Many older baby boomers — those already 65 — are choosing to go ahead with retirement rather than wait. That's according to a study by MetLife, which says 45 percent of 65 year olds described themselves as "fully retired." Only 5 percent retired later than planned. - READ MORESome Housing Markets Rebound, But Bargains Scarce
The real estate market has turned around in some parts of the U.S., but many buyers aren't seeing true bargains any more. Investors are driving up prices, and inventory is low, especially for homes priced under $250,000. That's not great news for anyone hoping to buy an affordable house to live in. - READ MOREDiscovering The True Cost Of At-Home Caregiving
Few people want to turn over a loved one to institutional care. No matter how good the nursing home, it may seem cold and impersonal — and very expensive. But making the choice to provide care yourself is fraught with financial risks and personal sacrifices. - READ MOREParents Hold Bake Sales To Pay Teachers
After years of cuts to public school budgets across the country, many districts are relying on parents to pay for classroom supplies, extracurricular activities and even teacher salaries. But some worry that uneven distribution of funds will widen disparities between schools and between districts. - READ MORE
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