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By Chaniga Vorasarun | Mon Nov 2, 2009 7:39 PM ET

The talk about money. Not sex. Though you should probably talk to them about that, too. Read More

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By Katherine Gustafson | Mon Nov 2, 2009 2:00 PM ET

Sergey Brin supports the organization that helped his family escape anti-Semitism in the Soviet Union and find opportunity in the US. Read More

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By Kendall Hunter | Sat Oct 24, 2009 3:43 PM ET

A group of wealthy Germans sign a petition in support of a wealth tax to support programs like the education and environment. Read More

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By Chaniga Vorasarun | Wed Oct 21, 2009 11:02 PM ET

So the mansion in Beverly Hills and the dad who will buy me a Jeep is not real life? Read More

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By Chaniga Vorasarun | Wed Oct 21, 2009 2:38 PM ET

Wellesley College's most popular class teaches a valuable lesson: how to value your money. Read More

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By Chaniga Vorasarun | Mon Oct 19, 2009 10:32 PM ET

Trust us. No one will return this gift. Read More

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By Chaniga Vorasarun | Fri Oct 16, 2009 5:42 PM ET

A homeless man turns discarded wine bottles into a fortune. Read More

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By Chaniga Vorasarun | Sat Oct 10, 2009 3:56 PM ET

Even FBI chief Robert Mueller falls for spam emails. Read More

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By Chaniga Vorasarun | Wed Oct 7, 2009 12:02 AM ET

Kids press their parents to find new ways of giving. Read More

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By Darragh Worland | Sun Oct 4, 2009 11:26 PM ET

Clinton-backed online financial planner HelloWallet could be coming to an HR department near you. Read More

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