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According to the U.S. Census, 1 in 4 men who are becoming a parent didn't have a father figure themselves growing up. Kendall Smith, wrote "Rookie Father: A Playbook for Men Experiencing Fatherhood for the First Time" to help men entering the often intimidating new “Dad” stage of their lives.

When most Americans ponder retirement planning, they typically think of accumulating money. But retirement planner Gary Sirak, author of "How to Retire and Not Die: The Three Ps That Will Keep You Young," says that wise planning about what to do with one's time after retirement is equally important.

We've all heard the sales pitches: "buy now and pay later," sometimes with zero interest. While these types of deals may seem attractive, Chuck Bell from Consumer Reports explains why these loans can turn into spending traps.

According to the U.S. Census, 1 in 4 men who are becoming a parent didn't have a father figure themselves growing up. Kendall Smith, wrote "Rookie Father: A Playbook for Men Experiencing Fatherhood for the First Time" to help men entering the often intimidating new “Dad” stage of their lives.

When most Americans ponder retirement planning, they typically think of accumulating money. But retirement planner Gary Sirak, author of "How to Retire and Not Die: The Three Ps That Will Keep You Young," says that wise planning about what to do with one's time after retirement is equally important.

We've all heard the sales pitches: "buy now and pay later," sometimes with zero interest. While these types of deals may seem attractive, Chuck Bell from Consumer Reports explains why these loans can turn into spending traps.

Prof. Wendy M. Troxel, PhD, from the University of Pittsburgh led a state-by-state analysis of the economic implications of a shift in school start times in the US. She'll explain why her study found that a nationwide move to 8.30 a.m. could contribute $83 billion to the U.S. economy within a decade.

America has a major long-term shortage of truck drivers, but women make up only ten percent of the trucking industry. Ellen Voie, CEO & President of a non-profit organization called Women in Trucking, says women are better suited to be truck drivers than men!

Ever dream of starting your own business? There are lessons to learn from small business owners who have faced obstacles. We'll hear from Sarah Y. Tse, author of "7 Years on the Front Line: True Stories and Tough Lessons about a Small Business that You Won't Learn in a Classroom." She's an Asian-American immigrant who overcame her initial struggles to achieve success.

And, at the end of the day, is your to-do list mostly not done? We'll talk with Madeleine Dore, author of "I Didn't Do the Thing Today: Letting Go of Productivity Guilt," who explained how to not feel guilty or disappointed.