Intern, or be your own boss?

In a super-competitive job market, students these days can't afford to go without an internship. But some are skipping that step altogether and starting their own business.

The value of index funds
You hear it all the time: Get your money in index funds. Tess Vigeland gets long-term investing tips from John Bogle, creator of the first indexed mutual fund and founder of the Vanguard Group.

Getting more mileage is an art form
There are a lot of ways to ease up on the amount of gas you consume. Some people just prefer to do it by tailgaiting behind an 18-wheeler. Francesca Segre reports on the art of hypermiling.

The local money is much prettier
If you don't like your money, why not make some of your own? Ethan Lindsey reports on regional currency in Berlin, a colorful alternative to the euro that also gives back to the community.

Why's the Dow so important?
Is the 13,000 Dow Jones milestone an indicator of the overall economy, or just a fancy number? Tess Vigeland figures it out with Marketplace's Bob Moon.

Chris Farrell's 'My Two Cents' blog
Get the latest in personal finance from Chris Farrell.

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