Credit card companies and banks want to make filing for personal bankruptcy more difficult. This year, they might get their way. Congress is looking at legislation that could make it tougher for individuals to start over. Marketplace's Amy Scott reports.
Many wireless customers are switching to phones that broadcast TV signals, play music, and take pictures. On this week's Money Matters -- our regular look at how to improve your bottom line -- we raise our smart-phone IQ with Rael Dornfest, Chief Technology Officer for tech publisher O'Reilly Media.
Wine appreciation has gone mainstream. "Sideways," a film about two friends on a California wine-tasting trip is up for 5 Academy Awards at next week's Oscars. Reporter Angela Frucci goes underground to give us a taste of the newest trend among wine hobbyists.
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 - "Schedule Creep." You hear it, you see it, but do you really know it?
Can your private life get you publicly canned? In almost 40 states, you can be fired for what you do off of the clock... like smoking or sending personal emails. What are your rights? Joining Kai to discuss what your employer <i>can and can’t do</i> is Janet Hill, the president of the National Employment Lawyers Association.
This week, Novartis was slapped with a $100 million class-action suit. Twelve female employees claim that the pharmaceutical giant has engaged in gender and pregnancy discrimination. Maternal discrimination lawsuits like these are increasingly making their way to court. Sound Money's Hillary Wicai reports on this trend.
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. This week, Chris sings the budget blues.
One hundred dollars... that's how much the average consumer shells out on Valentine’s Day. But if you plan on bending down on one knee, the bill gets a bit bigger. Karen Pelland reports on the skyrocketing cost of popping the question.
Are you searching for the cheapest gas? Or are you considering a gym membership? Real Simple’s Kristin VanOgtrop shares her timeline tips. Find out when to seek out the bargains.
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Bankruptcy Changes
From the Money Matters Desk: Smart Phones
Wine Caves
The "Buzzword": Schedule Creep
Tax Savings Tips
Employee's Rights
Mommy Suits'
The "Straight Story" with Chris Farrell: Budget Blues
A Martini Proposal
Savings Tips
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