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Each week on Marketplace Money, host Tess Vigeland looks at the week's major national and international stories that will impact the average listener's wallet. During the hour-long program, Vigeland and her guests help listeners map out the course to financial well-being, offering advice on topics like how to pay for college and whether to buy or lease a car as well as the individual impact of national stories.
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Latest Stories from Marketplace Money
Last updated: Saturday, February 09 2013 11:27 AM
02-08-13 Marketplace Money
Friday, February 08 2013 05:10 PM
How is snowstorm Nemo affecting the Northeast? One store owner tells us what's flying off the shelves as people prepare for the blizzard. Also, things are looking up for the housing market, especially if you're a seller in Omaha, Neb. And just how much would you pay to find love online? There's a lot of money in membership dues for online dating sites, but are they worth it? Plus, stories on bonds, a new financial literacy app, a push for more manbags, and why you should draw your debt.
02-01-13 Marketplace Money
Friday, February 01 2013 07:18 PM
We have a hunch how you're spending this Super Bowl Sunday -- and how you're spending your dough. And just when you thought there were no more possible credit card fees, a new one is in our midst. Plus, can bailing out underwater homeowners help the housing market recover faster? We ask a banker how you can make your re-fi and loan mod requests stand out. We've also got stories on a credit card for former substance abusers and dancing during lunch.
01-25-13 Marketplace Money
Friday, January 25 2013 05:38 PM
Housing is making its way back into the headlines, and most of the news is good. We take a look at whether the real estate market is making a comeback. And boy does guest host David Lazarus have a story for you! It starts with a cat bite and ends with a $55,000 hospital bill. We've got a medical bill explainer. Plus, teaching your kids to be financially independent starts with good manners. And stories on the retireless and technological changes to your church's collection plate.
01-18-13 Marketplace Money
Friday, January 18 2013 02:06 PM
Got a question about the flu? We've got answers -- debunking your flu myths. Plus, a timeline of some of the worst flu pandemics in history. And if you're in the market to buy a used car, we have some advice to make sure you don't get stuck with a flood-damaged lemon. We also look at health technology, the costs of quinceaneras, how looming budget cuts in D.C. are reverberating across the classes, and the presidential inauguration.
01-11-13 Marketplace Money
Friday, January 11 2013 09:04 PM
Attention college seniors, we have an awesome college essay topic for you: money. Also, it pays to read the fine print on your cell phone and cable bills. We take a closer look at all those little charges that hike up the total you pay. And crowdfunding is more than fundraising, it's become a global phenomenon. But why? Plus, money lessons from Monopoly, how some people make use of gray water, and a commentary on romanticizing poverty.
01-04-13 Marketplace Money
Friday, January 04 2013 08:19 PM
This week many of us are doing a double-take at our post-fiscal cliff paychecks. What the payroll tax hike means for working Americans. Also, more people are bucking the tradition of working a full- time job. Freelancing has become the new normal. We've got some tips and advice for those of you braving the freelancing world. And some brands thrive on exclusivity. But limiting supply doesn't always create a demand.
12-28-12 Marketplace Money
Friday, December 28 2012 10:16 PM
A new year provides the perfect opportunity to give our personal finances a fresh start. What do you resolve to change in 2013? We have tips for keeping those money resolutions. If you're looking for lessons on money, perhaps you should turn to "Hamlet." We look at the connection between Shakespeare and finance. Plus, stories on getting money for your unredeemed gift cards, how to control the behavior of your party guests, what you can learn financially from pawn shops, and the high costs of attending college bowl games.
12-21-12 Marketplace Money
Friday, December 21 2012 03:30 PM
Paying with cash may be passé, but swiping that credit card is getting to be old school too. And, tipping a little extra during the holidays is an American tradition but is that tip from guilt or gratitude? Plus, how do you keep a natural disaster from becoming a financial one?
12-14-12 Marketplace Money
Friday, December 14 2012 02:03 PM
It's the season for giving, and this year that apparently includes company bonuses. Workers are also giving back to their companies, by skipping vacations. How has charity changed over time and why 'tis better to give than to receive? Plus, we give you a first hand lesson in Christmas tree buying and share why some people think you shouldn't volunteer for the holidays.
12-07-12 Marketplace Money
Friday, December 07 2012 06:24 AM
With less than three weeks to go until Christmas, what are you dreaming of? Maybe getting the perfect gift, landing the perfect job, or fulfilling your dream of buying a house? This week we take a look at the economics of gift giving, why the perfect job in paradise doesn't pay, and if owning a home is still part of the American Dream. Plus, can an independent liquor store still survive against the big-box retailers? And financial advice for investors worried about the fiscal cliff.
11-30-12 Marketplace Money
Friday, November 30 2012 06:29 AM
Who's afraid of the fiscal cliff? Well, everyone in Washington seems to be afraid of making a decision! We explore how the fiscal cliff might affect military spending and children living in poverty. Plus, did you buy a Powerball ticket this week? We talk with one lottery winner about what winning really gets you. And a look at co-working... with kids.
11-23-12 Marketplace Money
Friday, November 23 2012 06:32 AM
Black Friday is the biggest shopping day of the year, right? Not exactly. We bust the biggest Black Friday myths. Plus, how many Thanksgiving leftovers are in your fridge? Reporter Nancy Marshall-Genzer on the economics of wasted leftovers. And a look at why the fallout rate for signed mortgage contracts is the highest it's been in more than two years, the reason why gas prices in Oklahoma are so low, and what a potential pilot shortage might mean for you.
11-16-12 Marketplace Money
Tuesday, November 13 2012 06:47 PM
Are you prepared for the worst? Do you know exactly what your insurance policy covers? Can your stock and bond portfolio withstand another financial crisis? Do you have a will in place? This week we present a special program in collaboration with The New York Times -- Bulletproofing Your Finances. From natural disasters to man-made catastrophes like the financial crisis of 2008, we'll talk about how to prepare yourself -- and your finances -- as fully as possible.
11-09-12 Marketplace Money
Friday, November 09 2012 06:47 AM
The country voted this past week. What does President Barack Obama's re-election mean for health care and the fiscal cliff? We also look at the impact of local elections on your personal finance. Plus, America honors its veterans this week. Their biggest burdens aren't just mental or physical -- they're also financial. And in a perfect world, you would only have to pay for the cable channels you actually watch, right? We're exploring the future of TV.
11-02-12 Marketplace Money
Friday, November 02 2012 05:37 AM
With Election Day fast approaching, we're looking at the financial issues that might impact who you're going to vote for -- from Social Security to retirement, Medicare to food stamps. Plus, in the aftermath of superstorm Sandy, we take a look at how disasters can pull communities together and offer some advice on how you can protect yourself from scams.
10-26-12 Marketplace Money
Friday, October 26 2012 05:12 PM
This week we've got a feast of food stories. Host Tess Vigeland takes a winding tour of cheap eats in Los Angeles with L.A. Times food critic Jonathan Gold. Our cheap food pursuit continues with a recipe tester from Cooking Light Magazine who was tasked with creating five dinners for a family of four -- on just a $50 budget. We talk about a pair of books that deal with how we produce and consume food in the U.S. today. Plus, a little Halloween fun. And go virtual grocery shopping through the decades with our simulator.
10-19-12 Marketplace Money
Friday, October 19 2012 05:46 AM
How important are appearances to you? This week we're focusing on how we present ourselves in the eyes of others and behave accordingly -- from figuring out an algorithm for how bras fit to free haircuts for the unemployed, how to behave when you're standing in line to how seniors present themselves. Plus, how are tattoos viewed in the workplace these days? And when it comes to appearances, who appears more capable, competent and savvy than a superhero? They fly through the air and leap buildings. But how do they handle their money?
10-12-12 Marketplace Money
Friday, October 12 2012 05:06 AM
This weekend, a full show dedicated to our listeners and any personal finance questions you might have. Liz Weston, personal finance columnist with MSN Money, joins host Tess Vigeland to cover a diverse range of topics. From improving your credit score to managing student loan debt, short selling your underwater house to paying off all those credit cards -- we're answering your questions and offering up sound advice.
10-05-12 Marketplace Money
Friday, October 05 2012 06:55 PM
How do you decide what to do with your money when you have very little? In a special report from our Wealth and Poverty Desk and KPBS in San Diego, we look at the tough choices faced by families living in poverty. For poor people in the U.S., every single penny counts. Good choices about how to spend those pennies can lead to a path out of poverty. Bad choices can send them spiraling downward. We talk with a woman who's worked and saved enough to buy her own house, a family that's counting change picked up on the sidewalk, and a young man who will be the first in his family to go to college. Plus, stories on finding the funny in frugal, driving while poor, and poverty simulation.
Marketplace Live: What a difference four years does not make
Friday, September 28 2012 10:30 PM
Subprime Meltdown. The Collapse of Lehman Brothers. Too Big To Fail. Those headlines dominated the global news in 2008. But how are they playing out this election year?
About Marketplace Money
Host Tess Vigeland looks at the week's major national and international stories that will impact the average listener's wallet.