The Price of Parenting
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November 2, 2002
In these tough economic times, it can be hard to find a job. Imagine having to come out of retirement to make ends meet. This week on Sound Money, we'll explore job search strategies for older workers. Latest statistics say spending per child in the U.S. is up 500 percent! We'll talk about the price of parenting. Plus our in-house investment expert Erica Whittlinger talks about another way to save on your mortgage: a mortgage modification. Be sure to listen this week for all of this and the latest economic news.

• INTERVIEW #1: Imagine having to come out of retirement to make ends meet. Or being laid off in your golden years. We talk about job search strategies for older workers with career counselor Richard Dodson.
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• INTERVIEW #2: Jay Mueller, economist at Strong Capital Management, talks about the unemployment figure and the GDP. What do these numbers mean for our economy?
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• ERICA TELLS IT LIKE IT IS: This week our in-house investment expert Erica Whittlinger tells us about her quest from refinancing her mortgage to mortgage modification.
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• INTERVIEW #3: Peter Finch, Smart Money editor and author of How to Raise Kids Without Going Broke, talks about the costs of parenting these days and how you can save.
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• LISTENER QUESTIONS: Chris Farrell answers listeners' questions. Lucky enough to get a work bonus this year? If so, now what do you do with it? Find out during Chris' call-in segment.
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• THE NEWS AND VIEWS WITH CHRIS FARRELL: Deflation Revisited
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The Cost of Divorce
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November 9, 2002
This week on Sound Money, learn how to minimize the financial difficulties that come with divorce. We talk about SEC Chairman Harvey Pitt's resignation. Plus the latest on the mid-term elections and the markets. All on this edition of Sound Money.

• INTERVIEW #1: Diane Swonk, chief economist and a senior vice president at the Bank One Corporation in Chicago puts this week’s events—from the mid-term election to the Fed rate cut—into perspective.
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• INTERVIEW #2: Roman Weil, professor of accounting at the University of Chicago, discusses the latest news about the Securities and Exchange Commission and Chairman Harvey Pitt's resignation. What’s next for the organization?
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• INTERVIEW #3: Divorce can be tough on your finances, not to mention an emotionally painful process. Find out how to minimize the financial ramifications from divorce when we talk to Certified Financial Planner Carol Ann Wilson. She's also the founder of The College For Divorce Specialists.
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• ERICA TELLS IT LIKE IT IS: This week our in-house investment expert Erica Whittlinger says the outcome of the mid-term elections will affect the health of our economy and our pocketbooks.
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• LISTENER QUESTIONS: Chris Farrell answers listeners' questions. Is social security a bond? And what are covered calls? Find out during Chris' call-in segment.
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• THE NEWS AND VIEWS WITH CHRIS FARRELL: Pull the Fiscal Policy Lever
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Jobs and the Economy
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November 16, 2002
This week on Sound Money, we get the inside scoop on which industries are hiring and when the job outlook will improve from Gary Alpert, CEO of career research company Wet Feet Inc. Sick of spending weekends raking leaves, painting walls, and fixing leaks? Our expert says sometimes it pays to rent rather than own your home. Our in-house investment expert Erica Whittlinger tells us what micro-cap companies and large international corporations have in common when we learn about pink sheets. And now's the time to consolidate those student loans. All this and the latest news on Sound Money.

• INTERVIEW #1: If you're looking for a job, chances are, you may be looking for months. According to the Economic Policy Institute, the number of people still unemployed, after spending 27 weeks or more searching for work, jumped 20 percent in October. Find out which industries are hiring and how to sell yourself when we talk with Gary Alpert, CEO of career research company Wet Feet Incorporated.
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• INTERVIEW #2: How low can you go? Interest rates for mortgages, car loans, and student loans are at historically low levels. So if you haven't yet, Smart Money Magazine's Lauren Young says it's time to consolidate your student loans.
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• INTERVIEW #3: Financial planner Gary Schatsky says just because you can afford to own a home doesn't mean you have to. In fact, sometimes it pays to rent.
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• ERICA TELLS IT LIKE IT IS: What do micro-cap companies and large international corporations have in common? This week our in-house investment expert Erica Whittlinger teaches us all about over-the-counter stocks you can find on the pink sheets.
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• LISTENER QUESTIONS: Chris Farrell answers listeners' questions. Should you use your retirement savings to beef up a hurting college savings plan? Find out during Chris' call-in segment.
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• THE NEWS AND VIEWS WITH CHRIS FARRELL: The Wealth of Nations Revisited
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Philanthropy Forecast
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November 23, 2002
As the holiday season draws near, many people reflect on their own god fortune and what they can do to help others. This week on Sound Money, learn how charities use the money you donate and how to fit philanthropy into your portfolio. Still own some tech stocks? That may not be a bad thing. Find out what sectors are outperforming the indices when a T. Rowe Price analyst shares his forecast.

• INTERVIEW #1: Still holding on to some of your tech stocks? Maybe that’s not such a bad thing. We’ll talk with T. Rowe Price analyst Larry Puglia about which industry sectors are hot. You may be surprised.
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• INTERVIEW #2: How does economic uncertainty affect charitable giving? Stacy Palmer, editor of The Chronicle of Philanthropy, shares her charitable giving forecast.
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• INTERVIEW #3: Evelyn Capassakis, co-author of PriceWaterhouse Cooper’s Guide to Charitable Giving gives us practical tips for choosing the right charity to support.
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• ERICA TELLS IT LIKE IT IS: This week our in-house investment expert Erica Whittlinger answers listener questions. Do you really need to pay for disability insurance? And what should you do with that extra $350 in your pocket?
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• LISTENER QUESTIONS: Chris Farrell answers listeners' questions. What are viaticals? Find out during Chris' call-in segment.
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• THE NEWS AND VIEWS WITH CHRIS FARRELL: Early Childhood Education is Key
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Enron: After the Collapse
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November 30, 2002
Enron: After the Collapse
One year ago, Enron collapsed, devastating thousands of workers and shaking investor confidence around the globe. Join Stephanie Curtis and Chris Farrell on Sound Money for a discussion about corporate fraud, accounting reform, and how the financial industry has changed in the past year. Expert guests include Vanguard founder John Bogle.

• INTERVIEW #1: Nell Minow, editor of the corporate governance newsletter The Corporate Library talks about how the relationship between management, their boards, and their shareholders has changed since the Enron scandal.
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• INTERVIEW #2: John Bogle, founder of The Vanguard Group, talks about how Enron and other scandals have changed the way Americans think about investing their money. He also talks about his ideas for accounting reform.
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• INTERVIEW #3: Reporter David Bryce talks about his new book Pipe Dreams: Greed, Ego, and the Death of Enron.
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• COMMENTARY: Business historian John Steele Gordon says the painful fallout from business scandals could lead to a better capitalist system in the long run.
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• INTERVIEW #4: Lynn Turner, director of the Center for Quality Financial Reporting at Colorado State University, shares his ideas for improving corporate accounting practices.
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• ERICA TELLS IT LIKE IT IS: This week our in-house investment expert Erica Whittlinger shares some tips on how you can interpret a company’s financial health.
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• THE NEWS AND VIEWS WITH CHRIS FARRELL: Let's End Crony Capitalism
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