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Inside interest rates
Mar 14, 2004
Conventional wisdom says the Federal Reserve won't raise rates when it meets Tuesday. So, just how is the interest rate set? And, why should we care if it changes? John Dimsdale, Washington bureau chief for public radio's business program "Marketplace," explains the mechanics behind interest rates.
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Mailbag
Mar 13, 2004
Each week, we choose the most burning of your money questions for our very own Chris Farrell to answer. This week, Chris explains when it's OK to roll over your 401k, what exactly consumer confidence means, and what happens when you own shares of a company that has gone belly up.
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Book: "Jennifer Government"
Feb 28, 2004
Imagine living in a world where the name of your employer becomes your last name, taxes are illegal, crimes are only investigated if you're willing to pay out-of-pocket, and American corporations rule. Welcome to the world created by author Max Barry in his comic thriller "Jennifer Government" and find out what can be learned about the real world from his book.
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China's growing economic power
Jan 31, 2004
China's economy is in overdrive, and with more and more companies outsourcing jobs to its shores, this Asian giant is becoming a major player in the global economy. Chris Farrell talks with professor Chun Chang about what China's changing role means to Americans.
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Women and the workplace
Jan 17, 2004
Why do women still make less money than men? One reason may be that they don't negotiate. Chris Farrell talks with author Linda Babcock about why women tend to lag men when it comes to negotiation and what they can do about it.
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Pet care costs
Jan 17, 2004
As any animal lover will tell you, pets can add so much to your life. But they can also take a bite out of your budget. Reporter Greta Cunningham takes a look at just how much it costs to take care of your pets.
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The cost of maintaining your car
Jan 10, 2004
Your car is making that ominous rattling sound again. Do you fix it, or throw in the towel and buy new? Chris Farrell gets to the bottom of this age-old question with Edmunds.com's consumer advice editor Phil Reed.
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