Alpha Consumer Goes on Maternity Leave
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Kimberly Palmer
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Alpha Consumer - October 26, 2009
Personal finance tips and ideas will return in February.
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The New Money Savvy Generation
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Kimberly Palmer
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Alpha Consumer - October 20, 2009
20-somethings influenced by the recession have become smarter consumers.
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Tweeting Their Way Into Your Wallet
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Kimberly Palmer
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Alpha Consumer - October 19, 2009
As companies use social networks to reach customers, they aren't always successful.
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Should Seniors Receive $250 Checks?
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Kimberly Palmer
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Alpha Consumer - October 16, 2009
With Social Security benefits remaining flat, some argue for extra payments.
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Audio: $500 for Every Newborn?
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Kimberly Palmer
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Alpha Consumer - October 15, 2009
A proposal could start each American off with a saving account.
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Working Mothers Hardest Hit By Recession
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Kimberly Palmer
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Alpha Consumer - October 14, 2009
Women with children are more likely to report budget cuts and longer work hours.
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Gen Y: Investing Is Fun, Not Scary
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Kimberly Palmer
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Alpha Consumer - October 13, 2009
A new survey finds that the financial crisis inspired more investing, not less.
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Money-Saving Tips for New Parents
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Kimberly Palmer
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Money - October 13, 2009
Babies are expensive, but these experts offer ways to control the costs.
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Should Newborns Get $500 Each?
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Kimberly Palmer
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Alpha Consumer - October 9, 2009
A controversial new bill sounds wasteful to many Americans.
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Preparing for Inevitable Life Events
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Kimberly Palmer
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Alpha Consumer - October 8, 2009
Mark Gavagan says it's time to get your affairs in order.
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Audio: Hidden Fees on Credit Cards
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Kimberly Palmer
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Alpha Consumer - October 7, 2009
Each time you pay with plastic, the bank gets a 2 percent fee.
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Coming Soon: $500 for Every Newborn?
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Kimberly Palmer
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Money - October 6, 2009
Proposed legislation would start every American on a path toward savings.
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The Fine Print Behind Credit Card Rewards
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Kimberly Palmer
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Alpha Consumer - October 6, 2009
Consumers can lose rewards for missing payments.
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How to Rebuild Credit, Post-Bankruptcy
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Kimberly Palmer
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Alpha Consumer - October 5, 2009
After one year of on-time payments, credit scores begin to improve.
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These Retirees Live Well, and Frugally
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Kimberly Palmer
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Money - October 5, 2009
Living on a boat or on an RV are among their creative solutions.
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Gwyneth Paltrow Offers Budgeting Advice
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Kimberly Palmer
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Alpha Consumer - October 2, 2009
The celebrity mom says shoppers should bring stopwatches with them.
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Frugal Living: Embedded in American History
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Kimberly Palmer
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Alpha Consumer - October 1, 2009
Lauren Weber explores our complicated relationship with thrift.
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'Stingy Scoundrel' Spills His Secrets
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Kimberly Palmer
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Alpha Consumer - September 30, 2009
Author says never renew subscriptions and negotiate medical bills.
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Retired? How to Travel on a Budget
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Kimberly Palmer
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Money - September 30, 2009
9 ways to see the world without breaking the bank.
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Audio: Why Renters Insurance Is Worth It
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Kimberly Palmer
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Alpha Consumer - September 29, 2009
For a relatively low price, renters can protect themselves from disaster.
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John Bogle: Why We Have 'Enough'
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Kimberly Palmer
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Alpha Consumer - September 29, 2009
The Vanguard founder urges a new philosophy for money and life.
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Credit Card Fees: 5 Things You Should Know
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Kimberly Palmer
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Money - September 29, 2009
The debate over interchange fees is heating up as merchants protest against them.
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Getting 'Financially Naked' in Relationships
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Kimberly Palmer
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Alpha Consumer - September 28, 2009
A new book argues that women make the mistake of not talking about money with men.
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Shopper's Dilemma: Is More Better?
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Kimberly Palmer
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Alpha Consumer - September 25, 2009
A "cheap chic" retailers expand, consumers weigh their options.
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The Cost of Getting Married
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Kimberly Palmer
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Alpha Consumer - September 24, 2009
Taxes can go up after tying the knot, especially for low-income couples.
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