Dec 26, 2008

Marketplace Money for December 27-28, 2008

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Day in the Work Life: Projectionist

by Marketplace Staff

Dec 26, 2008

Let's face it: It's been a terrible year. Why not forget your financial troubles for awhile and go see a movie? This week, we go to a film archive in Montreal, Canada to find out what it takes to be a good projectionist.

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Ask Money

Getting Personal

by Chris Farrell and Tess Vigeland

Dec 26, 2008

This week, Tess Vigeland and economics editor Chris Farrell answer questions about what happens to an IRA when the bank it's with fails, and whether it's a good idea to buy shares in Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae right now.

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Straight Story: Goals met in 2008

by Chris Farrell and Tess Vigeland

Dec 26, 2008

The year is just about over. How did Tess Vigeland and economics editor Chris Farrell do on the New Year's resolutions they made in January? They check in and grade themselves on financial accomplishments.

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An oil check to keep Alaskans warm

by Marketplace Staff

Dec 26, 2008

Every year, Alaska residents receive a check from the dividends of oil drilling. Emily Schwing asked some of them where their oil money goes.

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Gift-giving is irrational, but important

by Marketplace Staff

Dec 26, 2008

Sitting in a pile of holiday gifts you don't necessarily want? Why do we spend so much money on presents anyway? Commentator Dan Ariely explains that giving gifts is a waste of money, but crucial as a social lubricant.

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Fallout: The Financial Crisis

Lessons learned from the crisis

by Tess Vigeland

Dec 26, 2008

Instead of lashing out at the causes of the financial crisis, why not learn from them? Tess Vigeland and Marketplace's Senior Business Correspondent Bob Moon try to garner wisdom from the pains of the past year.

A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during early trading on Dec. 5, 2008.

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Shelf Life

Learning to believe in banks

by Tess Vigeland

Dec 26, 2008

Earlier this year, Tess Vigeland spoke with author Margaret Atwood about the importance of trust in keeping the banking system working properly. In this extended interview, she explores whether we will learn from our past credit mistakes.

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Oil profits help Houston boom

by Marketplace Staff

Dec 26, 2008

As a center for oil profits, Houston continues to see substantial job growth. But the numbers of the hungry increase in parallel to the city's prosperity. Kate Archer Kent reports.