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College tuition has been rising steadily for years with no sign of stopping. Yet, at the same time, parents have seen their 401(k) funds and incomes shrink. What is the bigger priority? Saving for your kid’s college education or for your own retirement?

A study by the Employee Benefit Research Institute released Wednesday shows that more Americans are waiting longer to retire because they are not financially secure.

Is there a way to be proactive and stave off a layoff? Cali Yost, blogger for Fast Company magazine joins The Takeaway to talk about ways to save your job in this economy.

Executive pay has been a big issue here in the US, as the government sinks taxpayer dollars in to the financial sector. In Europe countries have varied attitudes and policies about how much industry leaders earn.

CEO compensation has emerged as an issue as Washington debates a rescue plan for Wall Street. Marco Werman speaks with Professor Brian Cheffins of Cambridge University about whether executive “fat cats” are a big issue in countries outside the US.