Personal Finance Video
![Jobless poster boy to entrepreneur](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20110402001538im_/http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/video/pf/2011/04/01/pf_sign_board_guy.cnnmoney.88x49.jpg)
In 2008, jobless Josh Persky advertised his skills on a sandwich board. Two-and-a-half later, he's found a job working for himself. Play
![The family who gets a $54K tax refund](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20110402001538im_/http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/video/pf/2011/03/31/pf_hd_adoption_tax_credit.cnnmoney.88x49.jpg)
Thelma and David Ward were shocked to learn they're getting a massive refund thanks to a change in the federal adoption tax credit. Play
![How to avoid retirement potholes](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20110402001538im_/http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/video/pf/2011/03/30/pf_ate_retire0330.cnnmoney.88x49.jpg)
Money magazine's Walter Updegrave reveals 3 common mistakes to avoid when planning a secure retirement nest egg. Play
![Investing in Japan's recovery](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20110402001538im_/http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/video/pf/2011/03/28/pf_mym_invest_japan.cnnmoney.88x49.jpg)
By focusing on companies that are helping Japan come back from the earthquake and tsunami, you may be able to turn a profit. Play
![Is your financial planner effective?](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20110402001538im_/http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/video/pf/2011/03/28/pf_ate_advsr.cnnmoney.88x49.jpg)
Money magazine's finance expert offers three tips on how to get the most out of your financial planner. Play
![Make money -- do good](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20110402001538im_/http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/video/pf/2011/03/28/pf_mym_no_guilt.cnnmoney.88x49.jpg)
An investing psychologist says putting money into companies helping with recovery after tragic events shouldn?t make you feel guilty. Play
![Retirement: What's your magic number?](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20110402001538im_/http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/video/pf/2011/03/17/pf_ate_number.cnnmoney.88x49.jpg)
Money magazine's Walter Updegrave says that income, not assets, is the best way to track progress towards a secure retirement. Play
![Inside Buffett's brain](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20110402001538im_/http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/video/pf/2011/03/15/pf_ate_buffett.cnnmoney.88x49.jpg)
Money Magazine's Walter Updegrave highlights four investment lessons from Warren Buffett's latest letter to shareholders. Play
![Quick ways to file your taxes](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20110402001538im_/http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/video/pf/2011/03/14/pf_hd_filing_taxes.cnnmoney.88x49.jpg)
Sam hasn't filed his taxes and needs Chuck's advice on what to do. Play
![Enjoy retirement perks while working](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20110402001538im_/http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/video/pf/2011/03/10/pf_ate_pretirement.cnnmoney.88x49.jpg)
One retirement expert says it's possible to enjoy aspects of retirement life while continuing to work. Play
![Retirement: Save or invest?](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20110402001538im_/http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/video/pf/2011/03/03/pf_ate_retirement.cnnmoney.88x49.jpg)
Money magazine's retirement expert offers advice on how to ensure a secure nest egg. Play
![Avoid the sneaky debt spiral](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20110402001538im_/http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/video/pf/2011/03/02/pf_hd_credit_card_debt.cnnmoney.88x49.jpg)
Sam's credit card debt is out of control and he's asked Chuck to help him get a handle on his spending. Play
![How to play a market rebound](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20110402001538im_/http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/video/pf/2011/03/01/pf_ate_mkt_rebound.cnnmoney.88x49.jpg)
Money magazine's investment expert offers smart advice on how to manage your assets during a market rebound. Play
![20 years old, $30K in debt, no degree](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20110402001538im_/http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/video/pf/2011/03/01/pf_student_debt_no_degree.cnnmoney.88x49.jpg)
Stephanie Peter dropped out of school because of financial stress. Now she's stuck with loads of debt and no degree. Play
![Home prices: What recovery?](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20110402001538im_/http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/video/pf/2011/02/28/pf_mym_no_economic_recovery.cnnmoney.88x49.jpg)
Home values haven't rebounded from the recession, leading some economists to fear a continued economic downturn. Play
![Should you invest in muni bonds?](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20110402001538im_/http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/video/pf/2011/02/24/pf_ate_muni_bonds.moneymag.88x49.jpg)
Turmoil and losses in the municipal bond market has some investors wondering if they should consider dumping their holdings. Play
![Have you been hacked?](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20110402001538im_/http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/video/pf/2011/02/22/pf_hd_cyber_scams.cnnmoney.88x49.jpg)
Sam offers Chuck advice on how to handle cyber scams and avoid identity theft. Play
![How to save enough for retirement](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20110402001538im_/http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/video/pf/2011/02/22/pf_ate_enough_savings.moneymag.88x49.jpg)
Avoid coming up short with your savings and increase your chances of having a secure retirement. Play
![Disabled find employment at bakery](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20110402001538im_/http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/video/pf/2011/02/21/pf_hd_caseys_cookies.cnnmoney.88x49.jpg)
Parents of a special needs child help their daughter and other disabled adults get a job baking cookies in Largo, Fla. Play
![Budget crisis: police and fire cuts](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20110402001538im_/http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/video/pf/2011/02/18/pf_orange_nj_buget_cuts.cnnmoney.88x49.jpg)
The budget crisis in Orange, N.J., has forced the state to lay off fire and police and sparked conversations of statewide bankruptcy. Play
![Who's managing your family finances?](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20110402001538im_/http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/video/pf/2011/02/16/pf_ate_in_control_family_finances.moneymag.88x49.jpg)
The spouse who is better at crunching numbers and analyzing financial alternatives should take the lead in making money decisions. Play
![Retirement: What's the right age?](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20110402001538im_/http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/video/pf/2011/02/15/pf_ate_retirement_what_age_is_right_time.moneymag.88x49.jpg)
Be sure to do a thorough financial analysis and lifestyle planning before you decide at what age you will retire. Play
![Taking out a reverse mortgage](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20110402001538im_/http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/video/pf/2011/02/09/pf_ate_reverse_mortgage_candidate.moneymag.88x49.jpg)
A reverse mortgage could convert the equity of your home into cash, but don't sign up unless you fully understand the costs. Play
![Target-date funds: Right for you?](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20110402001538im_/http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/video/pf/2011/02/08/pf_ate_target_date_funds.moneymag.88x49.jpg)
Target-date mutual funds may be convenient but beware there is no uniformity in how these funds allocate assets. Play
![Don't invest like Tiger Woods putts](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20110402001538im_/http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/video/pf/2011/02/02/pf_scorecasting_sports.cnnmoney.88x49.jpg)
The authors of Scorecasting say that investors make the same mistakes in their portfolios that golfers make on the green. Play
![How many mutual funds to own](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20110402001538im_/http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/video/pf/2011/02/02/pf_ate_how_many_funds_do_you_need.moneymag.88x49.jpg)
When investing for retirement, college or financial security, follow these tips to ensure a balanced portfolio. Play
![401(k)s for dummies](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20110402001538im_/http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/video/pf/2011/01/31/pf_hd_chuck_sam_401k.cnnmoney.88x49.jpg)
Samuel Costly and Chuck Weary are complete opposites and it shows when they discuss how they'll invest in their 401(k)s. Play
![Where to invest your retirement](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20110402001538im_/http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/video/pf/2011/01/28/pf_ate_how_401k_stacks_up_ebri.cnnmoney.88x49.jpg)
An EBRI study shows younger investors invest mostly in stocks, while older investors prefer a 50/50 mix of stocks and bonds. Play
![Free online tax help](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20110402001538im_/http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/video/pf/2011/01/25/pf_free_tax_help.cnnmoney.88x49.jpg)
It's time to start preparing to file your taxes and from online forms and government programs, to H&R Block services for basic claims, there's some free help out there. Play
![Meet the first baby boomer](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20110402001538im_/http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/video/pf/2011/01/13/pf_first_baby_boomer.cnnmoney.88x49.jpg)
Kathleen Casy-Kirschling, born 12:00 am Jan. 1, 1946, says her generation will accept only small tweaks to programs like Social Security and Medicare. Play
![A drive through 'foreclosure row'](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20110402001538im_/http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/video/pf/2010/12/06/pf_ladera_ranch_devon_hocker.cnnmoney.88x49.jpg)
A local realtor gives a tour of the Southern California planned community whose streets are marked by foreclosures and short sales. Play
![Trapped in suburbia by a 30-year fixed](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20110402001538im_/http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/video/pf/2010/12/06/pf_ladera_ranch_manleys.cnnmoney.88x49.jpg)
Property values have tumbled in Ladera Ranch, Calif., leaving families like this one unable to sell and move into a bigger home. Play
![Protect yourself from cyber scams](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20110402001538im_/http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/video/pf/2011/02/16/pf_hd_sam_chuck_cyber_scams.cnnmoney.88x49.jpg)
Sam offers Chuck advice on how to handle cyber scams and avoid identity theft. Play
![Short-selling the American Dream](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20110402001538im_/http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/video/pf/2010/12/06/pf_ladera_ranch_vecchione.cnnmoney.88x49.jpg)
A family in Ladera Ranch, Calif., were forced to short-sell their dream home after failing to qualify for a mortgage modification. Play
![Suburbia's foreclosure crisis](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20110402001538im_/http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/video/pf/2010/12/09/pf_ladera_ranch_ca.cnnmoney.88x49.jpg)
The collective community of Ladera Ranch, Calif., is reeling from a wave of defaults. Play
![401(k) fee disclosure is on the way](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20110402001538im_/http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/video/pf/2010/12/22/pf_401k_fee_disclosure.moneymag.88x49.jpg)
The Department of Labor recently issued a rule that will require 401(k) plan managers to explain in detail the fees you're charged. Play
![3 achievable financial resolutions](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20110402001538im_/http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/video/pf/2010/12/29/pf_ate_new_years_financial_resolutions.moneymag.88x49.jpg)
Set a savings goal, give your retirement portfolio a check-up and balance your spending and saving. Play
![Boomers gear up to retire later](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20110402001538im_/http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/video/pf/2010/12/29/pf_boomers_social_security.cnnmoney.88x49.jpg)
With poor stock performance, plunging house values, and soaring health care costs, many baby boomers plan to work longer. Play
![Economy in 2011: Another roller coaster?](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20110402001538im_/http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/video/pf/2010/12/22/economy_44x25.jpg)
Strong corporate balance sheets may not lead to happier times for job seekers. Play
![How to protect your savings](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20110402001538im_/http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/video/pf/2010/12/28/pf_ate_protect_savings.moneymag.88x49.jpg)
Making subtle changes to your retirement investments can prepare you for the worst and amp up your nest egg. Play
![What to do with unwanted gift cards](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20110402001538im_/http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/video/pf/2010/12/28/pf_unwanted_gift_cards.cnnmoney.88x49.jpg)
Sell, trade or donate those holiday gift cards you?ll never spend. Play
![How to invest in 2011](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20110402001538im_/http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/video/pf/2010/12/22/investment_44x25.jpg)
Money Magazine's experts recommend a diversified portfolio in volatile markets. Play
![Housing prices likely to fall in 2011](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20110402001538im_/http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/video/pf/2010/12/22/housing_prices_44x25.jpg)
Money Magazine's experts say home prices will probably continue to drop in 2011, but expect some pockets of improvement. Play
![Perfect gifts for your holiday host](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20110402001538im_/http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/video/pf/2010/12/22/pf_gifts_for_your_holiday_host.cnnmoney.88x49.jpg)
An insider's guide to Saks Fifth Avenue's top picks of what to bring the host or hostess of a holiday celebration. Play
![Hot holiday gifts for drivers](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20110402001538im_/http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/video/pf/2010/12/16/pf_holiday_gift_guide_autos.cnnmoney.88x49.jpg)
CNNMoney's Peter Valdes-Dapena suggests car-themed gift ideas, from $12 tire pressure gauges to $80,000 Audis. Play
![Give in style: Accessories for her](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20110402001538im_/http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/video/pf/2010/12/14/pf_holiday_gift_guide_accessories.cnnmoney.88x49.jpg)
An insider's guide to Saks Fifth Avenue's top picks this season. Play
![Luxury toys for the holidays](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20110402001538im_/http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/video/pf/2010/12/13/pf_holiday_gift_guide_toys.cnnmoney.88x49.jpg)
Parents looking for high-end toys will find plenty at FAO Schwartz's flagship store in New York. Play
![Does a 'depression generation' loom?](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20110402001538im_/http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/video/pf/2010/12/09/pf_ate_depression_generation_loom.moneymag.88x49.jpg)
Studies show some investors are wary of investing in the stock market and are avoiding it, like people did during the Great Depression. Play
![This year's holiday gift bargains](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20110402001538im_/http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/video/pf/2010/12/08/pf_holiday_gift_deals.cnnmoney.88x49.jpg)
Style expert Jene Luciani shows us where to get the best deals on gifts this holiday season. Play
![The best ways to invest](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20110402001538im_/http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/video/pf/2010/12/07/pf_ate_invest_questions.moneymag.88x49.jpg)
Discover the smartest way to invest your money by asking yourself three questions. Play
![How Apple plays hardball](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20110402001538im_/http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/video/technology/2011/03/30/ctd_kawasaki_apple.fortune.88x49.jpg)
Guy Kawasaki, author and former Apple executive says the company maintains consumer appeal despite its business tactics. Play
![Big Easy's green businesses team up](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20110402001538im_/http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/video/news/2011/03/28/f_bsg_new_orleans_green.fortune.88x49.jpg)
Rather than going it alone, 6 New Orleans shops selling sustainable products moved next to one another to create a green marketplace Play
![How to avoid retirement potholes](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20110402001538im_/http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/video/pf/2011/03/30/pf_ate_retire0330.cnnmoney.88x49.jpg)
Money magazine's Walter Updegrave reveals 3 common mistakes to avoid when planning a secure retirement nest egg. Play
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