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According to the latest research, Americans appear to prefer spending less on engagement rings, yet men are spending more on the ring than ever. MarketWatch's Catey Hill and Quentin Fottrell get to the bottom of this age-old formality and the social expectations that go a long with it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can baby boomers school millennials on how to click their way to true love? MarketWatch's Catey Hill and Quentin Fottrell get the lowdown from Paul Oyer, author of "Everything I Ever Needed to Know about Economics I Learned from Online Dating." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MarketWatch's Catey Hill and Quentin Fottrell dive into the world of polling and take a look at why polls are not always what they seem. From consumer pollsters, to government data, and why Donald Trump might want to stop believing his own numbers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The average American wastes 43 days of their life on hold with customer service. MarketWatch's Catey Hill and Quentin Fottrell trade horror stories and reveal which industries are the worst offenders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most Americans never use all of their vacation days but last year, 41% of workers took no vacation at all. Catey Hill and Quentin Fottrell take a look at the reasons behind this, and why there may be a stigma attached to taking time off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Catey Hill and Quentin Fotrell take a look at why the growth of charitable giving is at its lowest level in four decades. Plus, a look at which states are the most (and least) giving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Catey Hill and Quentin Fottrell take a look at the biggest dating faux pas. Who should pick up the check? And is it ever okay to use a coupon on a first date? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Catey Hill and Quentin Fottrell take a look at the sticky situations involving hitting up relatives for money. Kathleen Quinn, executive director of the National Adult Protective Services Association, offers insight on what you can do if you think a family member is the victim of elder abuse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If a man has no will, can his wife leave the stepchildren nothing if he dies? MarketWatch's Catey Hill and Quentin Fottrell tackle this question and more, as they examine the shady world of step-families, wills, and beneficiaries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MarketWatch's Catey Hill and Quentin Fottrell take a closer look at what jackpot lotteries say about American culture. Who's buying these tickets? And is it just another American fairy tale? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have a ton of gifts from the holiday season that you don't want? MarketWatch's Catey Hill and Quentin Fottrell break down how to re-gift appropriately. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the latest Powerball jackpot set to exceed 700 million dollars, MarketWatch's Catey Hill and Quentin Fottrell reveal where winners would fare the best and worst after tax hits. And just how happy would winning the lottery actually make you? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Need to work off all the holiday food? Catey Hill and Quentin Fottrell discuss the growing number of people who are leaving the gym behind for popular obstacle course races. Then, a look at how the number one thing that Americans blow their budget on is dining out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Catey Hill and Quentin Fottrell discuss their favorite personal finance story of the year, and take a look at how same-sex marriage could help the economy and housing market in 2016. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The holiday season lends itself to a huge surge of postings on Facebook. Catey Hill and Quentin Fottrell take a look at whether Americans are too obsessed with capturing the perfect moment and posting it on social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices