Working from home may seem like the pinnacle of professional convenience. But it can also be a double-edged sword for creative types who crave stimulation and social contact. Alex Goldmark looked into one solution for the work-at-home blues: Co-working.
How much to spend on your first house is always a tough question, but recent turmoil in the housing market has made it even more challenging. Chris Farrell has some advice on how to figure out how much house you can afford.
Socially conscious investing sounds easy, but as Chris Farrell finds out, choosing funds that promote your personal values can be tricky. The good news -- you shouldn't have to expect smaller returns to do the right thing.
Remember when savings accounts paid interest you could count on? Chris Farrell drives to the bank with some advice about what to do now that those days are gone.
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Scott Jagow and Amy Scott do the tourist thing in Egypt and take a camel ride. It's a little uncomfortable. But the negotiation that follows gets even rougher. Part of The Middle East @ Work from public radio's Marketplace.
Scott Jagow hits the streets of Cairo in a cab with Khaled Khamissi, author of "Taxi." Khamissi spent a year riding in Cairo taxis, talking to drivers. His book tells the stories of Egypt's frustrated working class. Part of The Middle East @ Work series from public radio's Marketplace.
A look at how the growing middle east economy affects the pocket books of Americans, part of The Middle East @ Work series from public radio's Marketplace.
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3 Retirement Myths - US News and World Report The conventional wisdom about retirement may be worth re-examining, say two financial-planning mavericks. In their recently published Spend 'til the End: the Revolutionary Guide to Raising Your Living Standard (Today and When You Retire) , Laurence ...
PPF: A secure investment avenue - Economic Times One of the traditional timetested and popular saving instruments has been the Public Provident Fund (PPF). PPF is a savings and tax-saving instrument. It also serves as a retirement planning tool for those who are not covered by any structured ...
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