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Free benefits up for grabs
There are billions of government dollars available to help people with everything from assistance with groceries to home improvement. Reporter Jeff Tyler went to Ohio to check out a program that helps match people with benefits. (06/12/2009)
Family takes frugality to the extreme
Many people living in comfortable surroundings are now embracing a frugal-chic attitude. Maine-based author W. Hodding Carter and his family are experimenting in being ultra-frugal for an entire year. (06/05/2009)
Dave Ramsey on our love of debt
Being in debt used to be a social stigma, but now it seems to be the American way. Tess Vigeland talks to Dave Ramsey, author of "Total Money Makeover," about how America became a nation of borrowers in love with credit. (06/05/2009)
Recession spurs saving trend
Americans are saving an average of 5% of their incomes--up from zero a year ago--now that credit is tight and layoffs are looming. Joel Rose reports. (06/05/2009)
Dave Ramsey talks debt-free living
Paying off debt can be very difficult, but it's not impossible. Tess Vigeland talks to Dave Ramsey, author of "Total Money Makeover," about how to get rid of debt forever. (05/29/2009)
Good credit not immune to cuts
Banks continue to cut credit lines, even for people with almost perfect credit histories. Stacey Vanek-Smith talks to one couple caught in their bank's blanket credit policy. (05/29/2009)
30-day financial makeover
Gail George signed up to have us track her finances for 30 days. She talks with Tess Vigeland about what she learned in Week 3. (05/22/2009)
Descending from a pillar of debt
When Sabrina Reigel moved to Southern California, she had no friends, lots of free time, and quickly racked up $40,000 worth of credit card debt. She talks about how she worked down her massive premium without losing her sanity. (05/22/2009)
Ushering in a new era for credit
Congress just passed a credit card consumer's bill of rights. But how will this new law protect card holders? Tess Vigeland and Connecticut Sen. Chris Dodd discuss the ins and out of the legislation. (05/22/2009)
It's an automobile buyer's market
The auto industry has been through some pretty tough times as of late. But Phil Reed of Edmunds.com says these harsh economic days equal better deals for consumers on the lookout for their next car or truck. (05/22/2009)
