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Mailbag for June 24, 2005
Jun 25, 2005
Our economics editor Chris Farrell answers more of your burning money questions. This week: advice on withdrawing from a 401k, choosing between a taxable and a tax-deferred account, and lowering a tax burden.
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Coming to a Living Room Near You
Jun 25, 2005
Did you see the new Batman movie? Well, not even the Caped Crusader could rescue the sliding summer box office. More folks are choosing to get their movie fix at home with DVDs and home theaters. We asked <i>Consumer Reports’</i> Amanda Walker to screen what’s available in the home entertainment market.
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"Educating Rico": Individual Investing
Jun 25, 2005
Rico has an index fund and a tax-deferred retirement account. Now, he turns his attention to individual investing. In our latest installment of Educating Rico, our hero surfs the sea of online brokers.
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Going Green
Jun 25, 2005
With energy costs increasing, some analysts point to solar power as a cost cutting solution. But will using sunshine really save you money and add value to your house? <i>Marketplace's</i> Jeff Tyler has more.
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"Day in the Work Life": Gift Store Buyer
Jun 18, 2005
On this week's "A Day In the Work Life" -- our regular look at how folks trade time for money -- we browse the aisles with a gift store buyer.
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The "Straight Story" with Chris Farrell: Fact Versus Fiction
Jun 18, 2005
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 delivers a stern lecture on supply side economics.
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From the Money Matters Desk: The Insider's Guide to Car Buying
Jun 18, 2005
On this week's Money Matters -- our regular look at how to improve your bottom line -- we ask a former car salesperson how to get a fair deal on a car. Learn the inside scoop from Robin Segal, the author of <i>The Car Buyer's Bible.</i>
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What I Did on My Summer Vacation... I Got a Tax Break!
Jun 18, 2005
<i>Money Magazine's</i> Ellen McGirt rings in the start of summer vacation with a whole list of activities that are fun and tax friendly.
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Mr. Mom Goes Mainstream
Jun 17, 2005
Move over soccer moms. The number of full-time dads staying home to take care of children is at a record high, according to Census Bureau data. So on this Father's Day weekend, Marketplace's Amy Scott reports on the growing trend of domestic dads.
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No more tears — for kids <em>and</em> parents
Jun 17, 2005
This is a big weekend for dads. Hopefully they won't have to deal with any screaming, tantrums or tears. But now dads and moms have a new resource: parent coaches, who get paid $75 to $100 per hour for their counsel. Now all they need is some professional respect — Sarah Gardner explains.
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