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Work perks vary by business size
Hilary Wicai | Oct 17, 2005A new study reveals that the kind of support employees receive from employers depends on the size of the business. From the Marketplace Work and Family Desk, Hillary Wicai reports.
John Snow's Chinese progress
Jocelyn Ford | Oct 17, 2005In Beijing today, Treasury Secretary John Snow met with China's Finance Minister and head of China's Central Bank. Jocelyn Ford reports on today's conversations on currency and trade.
Gun liability changes
Scott Tong | Oct 17, 2005This week the House is expected to take up the Senate-passed bill to prohibit liability lawsuits against gun manufacturers and sellers, and to dismiss pending lawsuits. Scott Tong reports.
The "Buzzword": EIA
| Oct 15, 2005Life is hard enough without having to decipher everything. Each week, <em>Marketplace Money</em> brings you a word or a phrase that has bubbled to the top of the news. For instance - "EIA." You hear it, you see it, but do you really know it?
Day in the Work Life: Golf Pro
| Oct 15, 2005On this week's "A Day In the Work Life" — our regular look at how folks trade time for money — we tee off with a PGA golf pro.
The Mailbag for October 14, 2005
| Oct 15, 2005Our economics editor Chris Farrell answers more of your burning money questions. This week: advice on using revolving credit, researching mutual funds, and investing in retirement or college savings.
The "Straight Story" with Chris Farrell: Inflation Hype
| Oct 15, 2005It's time once again for economics editor Chris Farrell to help you sort out the "Straight Story." This week, Chris deflates inflation expectations.
From the Money Matters Desk: Debt 101
| Oct 15, 2005If you have debt, pay it off immediately, right? Not so fast says Liz Pulliam Weston, author of the new book <em>Deal with Your Debt.</em> On this week's Money Matters — our regular look at how to improve your bottom line — she defines the difference between good debt and bad debt.
Spam, Stock and Mix — A Recipe for Disaster
| Oct 15, 2005Is your inbox flooded with spam emails saying buy! Buy! Buy!? Joshua Cyr "bought" to see if he could turn a profit. He shares his spreadsheet with Kai.
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