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Oklahoma tornado one month later: Possessions lost, gained
For the thousands of residents in Moore, Okla., left without homes by the May 20th tornado, it took less than a minute to lose everything. To replace everything will take much longer.
by Krissy Clark
You hate my job: Giving out parking tickets
Marketplace profiles people paid to do work that can make life miserable for others.
Interview by Kai Ryssdal
Sorry to say, but an apology costs money
SEC chairman Mary Jo White is pushing for more admissions of wrongdoing in cases of widespread harm to investors .
by Stacey Vanek Smith
Royal baby watch: What a celebrity baby can reap
As the world awaits the birth of the next Royal heir, a look at what a celebrity baby photo is worth to magazines.
by Daryl Paranada
1900s rural farmers: The original hackers?
As far back as the early 1900s, rural farmers and ranchers -- or you could call them hackers -- set up their own phone lines themselves.
Interview by Ben Johnson
Who will take reins of the Fed after Bernanke?
Vice-chair Janet Yellen is the front runner, but there are plenty of very good choices.
by Sabri Ben-Achour
Treasury Secretary Jack Lew's signature revealed
New Treasury Secretary Jack Lew's signature will begin to appear on new dollar bills this year. President Obama nominated Lew to the post earlier this year.
by Ethan Lindsey

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Supreme Court could cause trouble for consumer watchdog
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Nancy Marshall-Genzer Jun 20, 2013
The Supreme Court is expected to take a case on whether the recess appointments to the National Labor...

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1900s rural farmers: The original hackers?
Interview by
Ben Johnson Jun 19, 2013
As far back as the early 1900s, rural farmers and ranchers -- or you could call them hackers -- set up their...

Consumed

Can we afford the consumer economy? Marketplace explores how we consume, what we get from it, what it costs, and whether we can keep it up.

The Whiteboard

Financial mysteries explained! Watch the latest video explaining opportunity cost in Sr. Producer Paddy Hirsch's Whiteboard series. Plus, a chance to get a signed copy of Paddy's new book, "Man vs. Markets."

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Old Economy Steve: A meme for frustrated Millennials

The meme that voices the economic frustrations of Millennials.
Posted In: baby boomers, memes, millennials

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Dollar store deals: The do's and don'ts

Are you a dollar store deal hunter? Turns out, even though the products...
Posted In: dollar store, dollar, Deals

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Three life rules from Donald Rumsfeld

The former U.S. defense secretary shares lessons on politics and business.
Posted In: Donald Rumsfeld

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MTV focuses on millennials for success

CEO of MTV Stephen Friedman says its success depends on their ability to...
Posted In: mtv

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The worst charities: Get information before you make a donation

A new investigative report reveals that many popular charities Americans...
Posted In: Charity, giving, philanthropy

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A part-time career alters life's expectations

Our economy creates a growing number of part-time and temporary jobs. That...
Posted In: part-time jobs, adjunct professor, temporary staffing

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Unilever CEO: For sustainable business, go against 'mindless consumption'

Many companies focus on short-term results. The CEO of consumer-products...
Posted In: unilever, ceo, sustainability

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Graduates take the stage at Oyler School

As our year-long series on Oyler School concludes, the neighborhood of...
Posted In: Oyler School

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Where were your clothes made? (Map)

A map of where our Twitter followers said their clothes were made.
Posted In: clothing, Bangladesh, Fair trade

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