Marketplace Money for Friday, April 27, 2012

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In China, conversations about money are the norm. Our China Correspondent Rob Schmitz tells us what it's like to know what everybody makes. And think clothes make the man? Try again. Comedian Michael Ian Black defends his financial indulgence and inspiration from those who've landed their dream job. A South L.A. resident gauges how much his neighborhood has changed economically since the 1992 L.A. Riots. And we go backstage at "Employee of the Month."

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How much do you make?

Interview with
Rob Schmitz
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Apr 27, 2012
Marketplace's China correspondent Rob Schmitz discusses how Americans and Chinese differ when talking about personal finance.
Posted In: Foxconn, mike daisey, rob schmitz, China, personal finances
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Resisting the iPhone, at all costs

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Tim Bedore
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Apr 27, 2012
Commentator Tim Bedore's 14-year-old daughter is lobbying ferociously for an iPhone.
Posted In: iPhone, family finances, technology
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Stocks vs. bonds

by
Chris Farrell
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Apr 27, 2012
Safe stocks? Risky bonds? Chris Farrell looks at a new investing paradigm.
Posted In: stocks, bonds, Investing
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How to start investing for retirement in your 50s

Interview by
Tess Vigeland
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Apr 27, 2012
In our weekly letters segment, CBS MoneyWatch Editor-at-Large Jill Schlesinger discusses retirement investing strategies for late-starters.
Posted In: Investing, retirement planning, paddy hirsch, jill schlesinger, whiteboard
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I'm the proud owner of a BMW

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Michael Ian Black
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Apr 27, 2012
Author/comedian Michael Ian Black on the highs and lows of luxury car ownership.
Posted In: michael ian black, BMW, spending, purchases
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Growing pains in South Los Angeles

Interview by
Desiree Pena
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Apr 27, 2012
South L.A. resident Everett Courtney reflects on his city's rebirth.
Posted In: riots, los angeles, financial literacy
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To rent or buy?

Interview by
Tess Vigeland
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Apr 27, 2012
Author Jane Hodges discusses who should be renting and who should be buying a home.
Posted In: rent vs. buy, homeownership
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Employee of the month

by
Josh Rogosin
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Apr 27, 2012
An underemployed comedian and writer hosts a speaking series to encourage other underemployed and unemployed people to keep chasing their dreams.
Posted In: job, job search, dream job
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The frugal gardener

Interview by
Tess Vigeland
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Apr 27, 2012
Meg Favreau of Wisebread.com on what to plant if you don't have endless supplies of cash to grow yourself a salad this spring.
Posted In: gardening, frugality, favreau
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Piggy for the uber-frugal

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Tess Vigeland
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Apr 27, 2012
Kris Keller gets the Marketplace Piggy Award for making sacrifices to stay on budget.
Posted In: piggy bank award, frugality, sacrifice, montana

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