Features By Alisa Roth
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More subprime borrowers got auto loans in 3Q
A survey showed that there were more subprime borrowers of auto loans in the third quarter. Marketplace's Alisa Roth reports on what that uptick may tell us about the auto industry and the economy.
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What's a realistic 'normal' unemployment rate?
The unemployment rate in the U.S. has been stuck for a while now at just under 10 percent. Our pre-Great Recession rate was around 5 percent. Is it realistic to believe we can get back to that rate now, though? Alisa Roth explains that we may have to get used to a 'new normal.'
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New York City prepares for a taxi over-haul
For the first time, New York will have a fleet of taxis that are designed for their rigorous job. But as the choices are narrowed down to the top three contenders, what exactly are taxi passengers looking for? Alisa Roth has more.
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Facebook unfriended me
I lost a friend on Facebook yesterday. Like any snubbed amiga, I was positive it was a mistake. I double- and triple-checked. But it was true. I...
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Chrysler's revving its engine with remodels
Carmaker Chrysler is getting ready to reboot, thanks to new owner Fiat and a fleet of revamped versions of old favorites. Will it be enough to get people to buy? Alisa Roth reports.
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Free shipping is the biggest trend this holiday season
This holiday season's biggest trend isn't an item or a color, it's free shipping. Most of the major e-tailers are offering the added perk to purchases this year. Alisa Roth reports.
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Congress plans to raise the retirement age to 67
President Obama's Budget Deficit Commission is considered a starting point, with a December 1st deadline to submit a final plan to Congress. Alisa Roth explains.
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KB Home scandal sheds light on sentencing standards
Sentencing is scheduled in federal court for the former CEO of KB Home. Bruce Karatz was convicted of fraud in a stock backdating scandal. The judge has to decide whether Karatz will go to prison, or just get house arrest. Alisa Roth explains.
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Price of gold hits all-time high
As investors look for a safe place for their money after the Fed's announcement last week, the price of hit an all-time high of $1412.75 an ounce. This could be seasonal -- or it could not be. Alisa Roth has more.
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Chrysler puts its hope in its new models
Chrysler says it lost $84 million in the third quarter -- about half what it lost in the second quarter. The company's raising its outlook this morning saying it'll have an operating profit for the year overall. Alisa Roth reports.
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