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Color of Money: Retirement is going to cost you

WASHINGTON -- When it comes to how much money we all need to retire comfortably, it gives us a headache. I just need to say that upfront before telling you about the latest news that is sure to scare you even more about retirement.

You probably ...

Color of Money: Calculating a ticket's true cost

WASHINGTON -- For many drivers, the fear of rising auto insurance rates keeps them from driving too fast or leaving their license at home.

Get into an accident or get a ticket and what's the second thought you might have?

"Oh my gosh, my ...

Color of Money: See how far a 401(k) can go

WASHINGTON -- If you have a defined benefit pension or a traditional plan provided by your employer, federal law says you have to be provided with an illustration of how much money you can expect to receive each month.

But if you have money ...

Color of Money: Why Moms Are Worth It

WASHINGTON -- Here's a no-brainer: Mothers and fathers have different styles of communication when it comes to talking about money.

Fidelity Investments released a study showing that mothers have far more substantive discussions about money than ...

Color of Money: The rich have issues, too

WASHINGTON -With so many families still trying to recover from the Great Recession, the wealthy aren't feeling much love from the American public.

The average net worth of households in the upper 7 percent of the wealth distribution chain ...

Color of Money: Keeping prom in perspective

WASHINGTON -- Don't tell her I said this, but I'm happy my daughter isn't overexcited about her senior prom.

"I'm going, but only because I don't want to look back years from now and think I've missed out on something," Olivia said as she ...