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| Personal finance news - CNNMoney.com Updated : The Romney kids' $100 million trust fund Mitt Romney's five sons -- Matt, Tagg, Craig, Ben and Josh -- are sitting pretty with a trust fund worth $100 million. Publ.Date : Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:29:06 EST Northwestern Kellogg to shrink two-year MBA program The school plans to put less of an emphasis on its traditional two-year degree program as part of a sweeping strategic review at the school. Publ.Date : Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:20:39 EST Finally, a foreclosure settlement (Maybe) States have until late Monday to agree to the latest draft deal aimed at relieving homeowners struggling with mortgages bigger than their home's value. Publ.Date : Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:21:07 EST States seek currencies made of silver and gold A growing number of states are seeking shiny new currencies made of silver and gold. Publ.Date : Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:53:26 EST The best cities for job hunting FORTUNE -- Dear Annie: I just got a pink slip from the bank where I've worked as a marketing director for the past 12 years, and which is now undergoing a total restructuring, so I'm pondering what my next move should be. Opportunities are limited in the smallish East Coast city where I live (the bank I'll soon be leaving is the single biggest employer in town) and, having moved here solely to take the position I'm now losing, I'm not particularly attached to this area. Our kids are away at college now, our mortgage is paid off, and my wife, who is a pediatrician, really could work anywhere. So we're open to the idea of moving -- but where would I have the best chance of finding a new job? I'm also wondering, do many employers still pay moving expenses for new management hires, or is that a thing of the past? ? Footloose Publ.Date : Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:56:54 EST Home repairs: Which jobs come first? Lean times call for budgetary triage. But while you should clearly opt for orthodontics before Disneyland, the choice is tougher when it comes to home maintenance. Publ.Date : Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:27:39 EST Beat stress for less This year the end of the holidays probably didn't bring the usual stress relief; there are still worries about unemployment, a flailing housing market, and a volatile stock market, all of which may be taking a toll on your health. Publ.Date : Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:36:23 EST The middle class is going away Publ.Date : Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:12:56 EST Mortgage rates hit another new low Just one day after President Obama detailed a proposal to enable millions of homeowners to refinance to record-low mortgage rates, those rates notched another record. Publ.Date : Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:40:28 EST Obama's latest retirement rescue plan: Annuities The Obama administration proposed new rules Thursday to help retirees make their savings last throughout their lifetime -- by investing in annuities. Publ.Date : Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:54:43 EST 15 great cars that get overlooked They don't get featured on the covers of car magazines or feted in Super Bowl commercials. At dealer lots, they get parked in the back while newer, glitzier models are showcased in the showroom. They won't get you many oohs and ahs from the car pool kids, or a thumbs-up from other drivers. Face it -- these are the wallflowers of the auto world. Publ.Date : Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:34:46 EST |