Personal Finance Daily: Money topics ignored in presidential debates

	Personal Finance Daily OCTOBER 23, 2012 Tuesday's Personal Finance Stories By MarketWatch Don't miss these top stories: 3 key money topics Romney-Obama debates ignored Should the election change your investment mix? Obama's attacks on Romney belittle presidency How to fight a Medicare claim rejection If you watched the debates, you may be disappointed that a few pocketbook issues didn't get all that much airtime: those regarding real estate, investor protections and retirement savings. In a story today, read more about these key issues for voters as Election Day approaches, and suggestions on what the candidates should address in the weeks ahead. Read more MarketWatch coverage of last night's presidential debate in today's personal finance pages. Plus, read about pricing on Apple's new iPad mini and, just for fun, take a look at 10 other things that went "mini." —Amy Hoak , assistant editor 3 key money topics Romney-Obama debates ignored These pocketbook issues didn't get much airtime, but they're likely to have a big impact on consumers and investors. 3 key money topics Romney-Obama debates ignored. Apple sets premium price for iPad mini With the pricing on Apple's new iPad mini starting at $329. slightly higher than expected, the company will compete with its own products such as older iPads and the iPod Touch. Rivals such as Amazon.com's Kindle Fire cost $199. Apple sets premium price for iPad mini. 10 other things that went mini like the iPad Apple's long-awaited mini iPad is just the latest product to be blasted with a shrink ray. 10 other things that went mini. Should the election change your investment mix? Some advisers say they plan to tweak their portfolios, depending on who wins the White House. Critics say that thinking is flawed. Should the election change your investment mix? How to fight a Medicare claim rejection Families that appeal a no-pay decision succeed surprisingly often, and can save thousands of dollars in medical expenses. How to fight a Medicare claim rejection. Choosing the best sector ETF Simply picking the largest — or cheapest — exchange-traded fund isn't enough, say experts. Here are some points to consider. Choosing the best sector ETF. ECONOMY AND POLITICS Obama's attacks on Romney belittle presidency Attacking Romney, as President Barack Obama did in the final presidential debate, does not strengthen the president. It belittles the office of the president. It robs America of the focus and energy to face the challenges we face and enriches no one but our enemies Obama's attacks on Romney belittle presidency. European crisis doesn't merit a word at debate Columnist Rex Nutting wonders how a presidential debate on foreign policy could ignore this country's current No. 1 international challenge — the European economic crisis. European crisis doesn't merit a word at debate. A look at who's funded the election Examine the professions supporting the Obama and Romney campaign in this slide show. A look at who's funded the election. Obama, Romney trade foreign-policy jabs President Barack Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney jab each other on Iran's nuclear ambitions, the U.S. commitment to Afghanistan and trade with China in a 90-minute debate. Obama, Romney trade foreign-policy jabs. Frankenstein Economics is killing capitalism American capitalists are now self-destructing, killing American capitalism, our democracy, and next, the world economy. Cue music: "Thriller:" Frankenstein Economics is killing capitalism. Social Security checks need to rise faster What do you call the government's latest cost-of-living raise of 1.7%? Irwin Kellner calls it an insult. Social Security checks need to rise faster. INVESTING 5 things Mayer did right on the Yahoo call If you're looking for a reason to buy Yahoo Inc. stock, don't look at the third-quarter results. Instead, listen to what CEO Marissa Mayer said on the company's conference call, writes John Shinal. 5 things Mayer did right on the Yahoo call. Thain's CIT turnaround sputtering Chief Executive John Thain has been trying to build up CIT so its relationships and efficiencies would carry the company, or as some analysts suggest, be attractive to a buyer, writes David Weidner. Thain's CIT turnaround sputtering. The stock market and election politics Would the stock market react any differently following a President Obama victory than to a Mitt Romney win? The honest answer, according to Mark Hulbert, is that no one knows. The stock market and election politics. Greg Smith's Goldman Sachs bombshells are duds Disgruntled Goldman employee Greg Smith has published his tell-all book, but no one really cares about his so-called revelations except the media, writes David Weidner. Greg Smith's Goldman Sachs bombshells are duds. Get the latest news on our mobile site: http://www.marketwatch.com/m MarketWatch has sent you this newsletter because you signed up to receive it. To ensure you receive this newsletter in the future, please add marketwatchmail.com to your list of approved senders. Sent to: kumaresan.selva.blogger@gmail.com Unsubscribe | Subscribe Copyright 2012 MarketWatch, Inc. All rights reserved. MarketWatch, the MarketWatch logo, and BigCharts are registered trademarks of MarketWatch, Inc. By using this site, you agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy (updated 6/26/07). MarketWatch - Attn: Customer Service, 201 California St., San Francisco, CA 94111