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Not many stories this year have touched a nerve with readers as much as executive compensation.

Despite government data showing the economy growing again, hundreds of msnbc.com readers wrote to say they don’t see the recession ending where they live.

The Answer Desk.

The recent drop in the value of the dollar has been a good thing for U.S. exporters. But if the currency falls too far, the consequences could be serious.

The Answer Desk, by John W. Schoen.

The federal tax credit for first-time home buyers has given the ailing housing market a shot in the arm.  Will Congress extend it?

The Answer Desk, by John W. Schoen.

A year after the financial markets trashed trillions in retirement savings, it's a great time to take a closer look at your investment risk.  The Answer Desk, by John W.

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There's a lot of interest in rates this week. The Answer Desk, by John W. Schoen.

Despite recent signs of improvement, the housing industry still faces a long road back. The Answer Desk, by John W.

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Last week's news on the slow pace of  mortgage relief for millions of struggling homeowners generated a flood of mail from readers looking for help.  The Answer Desk, by John W.

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Working past retirement age is turning into a necessity for many. It turns out that doing so is not without risks.  The Answer Desk, by John W.

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While the U.S. banking industry  struggles to right itself, Goldman Sachs has figured out how to turn financial turmoil into gold.

Here's how.  The Answer Desk, by John W. Schoen.