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Backlash against Google Glass rises

Queena Kim | May 8, 2013
People are starting to rise up against the ‘smuggery’ of Silicon Valley -- even Valley insiders are taking shots on the web and on TV at those who created Google Glass.
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Obama's digital director takes his talents to business world

David Brancaccio | May 3, 2013
Big data helped the President Obama's campaign team identify potential voters and get them to the polls. Now Teddy Goff, who was digital director of Obama's 2012 campaign, is taking his ideas to the business world.
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The app that blocks TV spoilers on Twitter, and its teenage developer

Kai Ryssdal | May 10, 2013
Jennie Lamere just turned 18. Between classes and college applications, she developed an app to block the live tweets that were spoiling her favorite shows.
Posted In: app, social media, television
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How to better budget for your future

Barbara Bogaev | May 10, 2013
From what to do with your savings to how to budget for buying a new home, financial expert Gail Cunningham offers advice on how to plan ahead.
Posted In: budget, Budgeting
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Save the earth, drive your car?

Stephen Dubner | Nov 14, 2012
Adding lots of train and bus lines to car-congested roads would seem to be an environmental slam dunk. If only the math would cooperate.
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Are long-term auto loans a bad deal?

Chris Farrell | Apr 12, 2013
Marketplace Economics Correspondent Chris Farrell explains why long-term auto loans, which are boosting car sales, could be a bad deal for borrowers.
Posted In: Auto, auto loans, car sales
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Citizenship can make a difference in your paycheck

Peter O'Dowd | Apr 17, 2013
A new study links citizenship for undocumented workers to better pay and working conditions. But other experts say newly legalized low-wage workers still run the risk of poor treatment on the job.
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We asked you to name our conference rooms and the winner is...

Chau Tu | May 9, 2013
We asked listeners to weigh in with suggestions for names for our office meeting rooms.
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10 biggest frauds consumers fall for and your scam stories

David Lazarus | Apr 26, 2013
Millions of Americans fall for the same common scams every day. Have you been a victim of one of these cons? Learn how to keep your cash safe by listening to the expert wisdom of those who have lost money to shifty schemers.
Posted In: fraud, scams
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Life not so rosy for women selling Mary Kay cosmetics

Tess Vigeland | Jul 26, 2012
Mary Kay is a storied brand in the beauty products industry. But an investigative story in Harper's Magazine suggests the company's success comes at the expense of the women who sell the products.
Posted In: mary kay, ponzi

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