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Day in the Work Life: Golf Pro
Oct 15, 2005
On 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.
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The Mailbag for October 14, 2005
Oct 15, 2005
Our 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.
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The "Straight Story" with Chris Farrell: Inflation Hype
Oct 15, 2005
It's time once again for economics editor Chris Farrell to help you sort out the "Straight Story." This week, Chris deflates inflation expectations.
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Reforming the Tax Code
Oct 15, 2005
Finding an alternative to the Alternative Minimum Tax? Lowering the mortgage interest deduction? Implementing a value added tax? All these ideas were floated by President Bush's tax panel. Joining Kai to discuss what might rise to the surface is Clint Stretch from Deloitte and Touche.
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Genes in the Workplace
Oct 14, 2005
Genetic testing could lead to better health care. But the fear is that it could also lead to discrimination and inability to get health coverage. This week, IBM announced that it would not use genetic information when making hiring or benefits decisions. What does IBM's move mean for the future of genetic privacy? Marketplace's Bob Moon reports.
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Inflation: the dreaded word
Oct 14, 2005
In September, consumer prices saw their biggest jump in 25 years. Energy prices are up 12 percent — the sharpest rise since the feds started keeping records back in '57. Hillary Wicai reports.
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Refco unwinds
Oct 14, 2005
Just days after its CEO was charged with fraud, futures brokerage Refco said this morning it will be unwinding its clients holdings. That's Wall Street talk for practically going out of business. Amy Scott reports.
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The week on Wall Street
Oct 14, 2005
David Johnson talks to host Kai Ryssdal about the markets' tough week, billionaire investing, and Paris Hilton.
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Refco in trouble
Oct 14, 2005
After going public just two months ago, the futures trading giant has shut down one of its units due to a cash shortage. And that's not all. Marketplace's Stacey Vanek Smith reports.
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Thinking about college
Oct 13, 2005
Education Secretary Margaret Spellings has convened a national panel on higher education to meet Monday. Will it result in a no-university-student-left-behind plan? Sarah Gardner has the story.
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