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The "Straight Story" with Chris Farrell: Poorest Generation?

It's time once again for economics editor Chris Farrell to help you sort out what's smart, what's stupid and what's the "Straight Story." This week, a new book says twenty and thirty-somethings are financially worse off than their parents. Chris isn't buying it.

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