12/09/05
Marketplace Money for December 9, 2005
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Marketplace Money for December 9, 2005
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The "Straight Story" with Chris Farrell: Following the Curve
It's time once again for economics editor Chris Farrell to help you sort out what's smart, what's stupid and what's the "Straight Story." Where can you find hints about our economic future? The stock market? The bond market? The Fed? All of the above? Chris does the math.
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"Day in the Work Life": Manga Artist
On this week's Day in the Work Life -- our regular look at how folks trade their time for money -- we present an audio sketch of a comic book artist.
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The "Buzzword": Seat
Life is hard enough without having to decipher everything. Each week, <em>Marketplace Money</em> brings you a word or a phrase that has bubbled to the top of the news. For instance -- "Seat" You hear it, you see it, but do you really know it?
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The Mailbag for December 9, 2005
Our economics editor Chris Farrell answers more of your burning money questions. This week: advice on investing in a life insurance annuity, using a prenuptial agreement, and securing a retirement cushion as a General Motors retiree.
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Financial Tune Up
How can you maximize your retirement account mileage? And when should you slam the brakes on financial services fees? Certified financial planner Jill Gianola puts our finances through a test drive.
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Last Minute Tax Tips
Don’t let Uncle Sam walk all over your wallet. Tax expert Frank Degan offers year-end tax tips.
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From the Money Matters Desk: Mean Girls
The glass ceiling might have been shattered. But is there another all-female barrier? On this week's Money Matters -- our regular look at how to improve your bottom line -- Nan Mooney shares insight from her new book, Why Women Betray Other Women at Work.
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Off Ramping
Many moms have taken a detour from the fast track to stay home with their kids. But what happens when they want to merge back into their career? Work and Family correspondent Sarah Gardner reports.
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Happy Hi-Tech Holidays
Some of the most popular gift items this season are electronic -- computers, digital cameras, home media centers. But once you rip the wrap off, how do you get it to work? We sent <em>Marketplace’s</em> Jeff Tyler to find out the tricks of tech support.
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