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Investing Overseas

Dec 18, 2004
Last week, we tackled the question: What does a really weak dollar mean? This week, we continue our coverage on the declining dollar with a look at how to invest overseas. Christine Benz of Morningstar shares how to diversify... the smart way.
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Class Acts of 2004

Dec 18, 2004
It might feel like you're all alone when it comes to taking care of your money, but you do have help. The latest Money magazine has a list of the personal finance Class and Crass Acts of 2004. Kai checks up on who was naughty and nice.
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Made in the USA

Dec 18, 2004
Can you really buy 100 percent Made in America products? And should you? Marketplace's Amy Scott reports.
Posted In: Economy
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The "Buzzword": Productivity

Dec 12, 2004
Life is hard enough without having to decipher everything. Each week, Sound Money brings you a word or a phrase that has bubbled to the top of the news. For instance - "Productivity." You hear it, you see it, but do you really know it?
Posted In: Economy
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Devil Shoppers

Dec 12, 2004
Ready for a quiz? Do you actively pursue bargains? Do you return purchases to get the better deal, not once, but twice? Do you only buy items with coupons? If you’ve answered “yes” to one of those questions, watch out. You might be on a store’s naughty list. Marketplace's Jeff Tyler examines a new strategy employed by stores to get devil shoppers out of their aisles.
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The "Straight Story" with Chris Farrell: Saving for College

Dec 11, 2004
It's time once again for economics editor Chris Farrell is to help you sort out what's smart, what's stupid and what's the Straight Story. Chris blows the whistle on the ever-expanding business devoted to saving for college.
Posted In: Savings
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From the Money Matters Desk: 50 Gifts Under 50 Dollars

Dec 11, 2004
Kai says he's a horrible gift giver. But this December, he wants to mend his gifting-giving ways. On this week's Money Matters -- our regular look at how to improve your bottom line -- we help find that perfect gift without breaking the bank. Real Simple Magazine just came out with a guide... 50 gifts under 50 dollars. Managing Editor Kristin Van Ogtrop is here to help Kai... and you -- be a wiser and savvier gift buyer.
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The week that was on Wall Street

Dec 10, 2004
Marketplace host David Brown catches up with the man from Dallas - David Johnson - and takes a look at some of the big stories affecting Wall Street this week.
Posted In: Wall Street
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Meet Elliott Spitzer's A-team

Dec 10, 2004
Atlanta based Crawford and Company provides claims management services for insurance companies. Today the firm was hit with a subpoena from the office of New York Attorney General Elliott Spitzer - part of his investigation of the insurance industry. Mr. Spitzer has made a name for himself as a crusader for consumer and investor protection, even upstanging the feds. He'll be playing on that success as he makes a bid for Governor of New York in 2006. Marketplace's Amy Scott introduces us to the team behind the Spitzer machine - led by a guy with a really great name.
Posted In: Wall Street
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Which way is up?

Dec 9, 2004
Another story from Wall Street today. Shares of Toll Brothers, a luxury home building company that operates in 21 states - jumped more than 12 percent. This, after the company reported quarterly earnings that nearly doubled - far surpassing most analysts' expectations. Not only that, the firm boosted its forecast for next year. That wouldn't seem to square with an expected slowdown in the housing market - especially with interest rates heading up. Marketplace's Bob Moon reports.
Posted In: Wall Street

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