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John Ventura

Medical power of attorney & living wills

Kiplinger's John Ventura continues his discussion with host Tess Vigeland about planning for the end with a conversation about medical power of attorney and living wills. (07/11/2008)

Mourning

Planning for death: Social worker

We present another take on the tough business of planning for the end. This week, we hear from Isabella Vidrialis, a clinical social worker at a hospice in Los Angeles. (07/11/2008)

Cracked 401k nest egg

Cracking open your nest egg

With loans harder to come by, more Americans have resorted to raiding their 401(k)s, but as Josephine Bennett reports, borrowing early can have big consequences. (07/04/2008)

Getting Personal

Getting Personal

In this edition of Getting Personal, Chris and Tess talk about Employee Stock Purchase Plans, emergency money for students overseas and financial planning towards the end of life. (06/27/2008)

Sample Social Security card

Revisiting the Social Security restart

Last week, Marketplace's Bob Moon examined a way to borrow from Social Security without breaking the bank. Bob's back this week with host Tess Vigeland to answer some of your questions on the option. (06/27/2008)

Sample Social Security card

Restarting the Social Security clock

Did you know that if you borrow from your Social Security early and pay it back later, the government will call things even? Bob Moon reports on an option that almost sounds too good to be true. (06/20/2008)

U.S. Bankruptcy Court

New Chapters in seniors' lives: 7 and 11

The number of seniors filing for bankruptcy has risen dramatically in the last 20 years, according to an AARP study. Jeremy Hobson reports. (06/17/2008)

Checkbook, pie chart, calculator

Switching to a Roth IRA

A down market can be the best time to rearrange your money. Scott talks to Christine Fahlund about taking advantage of the moment to convert your Traditional IRA to a Roth. (05/16/2008)

A financial planner helps a client review her fina

Finding a financial planner

We'd all like some guidance on our finances, but how can you make sure your adviser has your best interests in mind? Jeremy Hobson explains how to pick the right financial planner. (05/16/2008)

Commentator Todd Buchholz

Buchholz: When boomers retire

Many baby boomers are expected to keep working past retirement age, but those who do retire will be looking for a steady income. Commentator Todd Buchholz advises heading off one of their choices. (05/13/2008)

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