Common tax myths Avoid paying too much for taxes this year by knowing the rules of the tax code and expanded opportunities for credits. Personal finance guru Sandra Block fills us in on common tax preparation misconceptions and mistakes.9:06 a.m.
Guests
Sandra Block: personal finance columnist for USA Today's "Your Money."
Idealistic, and realistic, retirement planning How much we save for retirement often depends less on what we know we'll need and more on what we can afford to set aside. Ruth Hayden has ideas for setting realistic retirement goals and ways to reach them.10:06 a.m.
Guests
Ruth Hayden: Personal finance consultant and author. Her book on retirement budgeting is called "Start Where You Are: Retirement Planning in a Changing World."
Justice Stevens' legacy on the Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens has announced he will retire when the U.S. Supreme Court terms ends in June. His retirement sets up another summer confirmation battle for the Obama administration.10:45 a.m.
Guests
Seth Stern: Legal analyst CQPolitics.com. He's also the author of the forthcoming book, "Justice Brennan: Liberal Champion."
Lee Epstein: Professor at Northwestern University law school.
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