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Special Report: The Crash of 1929

Oct 29, 2004
Seventy-five years ago today - on October 29th, 1929 - the stock market crashed. On that day - "Black Tuesday" as it came to be known - the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell nearly 12 percent. And that was just the beginning. The Dow would eventually bottom out in July of 1932 at 41 points. That's right - 41. By then investors had lost billions and the country was in the throes of its worst financial crisis ever. Today, Marketplace's Matthew Algeo takes a special look back at Black Tuesday, a day that triggered monumental changes in America's financial markets - and in America itself.
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Looking at the Candidates' Energy Policy...

Oct 25, 2004
Oil prices have dominated the news the past few months. No wonder. Oil is topping $50 a barrel. And - winter is on its way. So just in time for the election - the price of home heating oil is expected to rise. President Bush and Senator John Kerry each have an energy plan. But does either plan have enough power? Reporter Rachel Dornhelm finds out.
Posted In: Economy
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"Day in the Work Life": RN

Oct 24, 2004
On today's 'A Day In the Work Life'...our look at how folks trade time for money...we do rounds with a nurse.
Posted In: Jobs
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Looking at the Candidates' Energy Policy...

Oct 24, 2004
Oil prices have dominated the news the past few months. No wonder. Oil is topping $50 a barrel. And - winter is on its way. So just in time for the election - the price of home heating oil is expected to rise. President Bush and Senator John Kerry each have an energy plan. But does either plan have enough power? Reporter Rachel Dornhelm finds out.
Posted In: Economy
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Change for a Buck

Oct 16, 2004
Every once in a while on the program we run a segment we call 'Change for A Buck.' We every penny of a dollar spent on something...usually product or a service. It's harder than it sounds. Industries just don't seem to want to be transparent about how they spend your money. With that in mind... we decided to set an example. On today's "Change For a Buck," we open Sound Money’s books to the light of day.
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From the Money Matters Desk: Remodeling Your Home

Oct 16, 2004
Remodeling homes is all the rage these days with television shows offering tips and do-it-yourself sections in the hardware store. On this week's Money Matters...our regular look at how to improve your bottom line...how to prevent remodeling nightmares. Kai interviews Elizabeth Razzi, freelance home and real estate writer.
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Factoid: Inside the housing industry

Oct 16, 2004
Factoid: Inside the housing industry
Posted In: Housing
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The Pre-Fab Buzz

Oct 16, 2004
In 2005, the median cost of a single-family home in the U.S. will be $182,000. And the average cost of a Manhattan apartment? $1.02 million. With prices like that, homebuyers need alternatives. Reporter Apryl Lundsten discovered one option that's going through an extreme makeover.
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"Day in the Work Life": Inn Keeper

Oct 16, 2004
On today's 'A Day In the Work Life'...our look at how folks trade time for money...we check into a bed and breakfast.
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Simplify Your Financial Life

Oct 16, 2004
Do you bank online? Do you budget? How long should you keep your tax returns? Eric Schurenberg is the managing editor at Money magazine. He shares tips on ways to simplify your financial life.

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