02/01/13
Marketplace Money for Friday, February 1, 2013
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We have a hunch how you're spending this Super Bowl Sunday -- and how you're spending your dough. And just when you thought there were no more possible credit card fees, a new one is in our midst. Plus, can bailing out underwater homeowners help the housing market recover faster? We ask a banker how you can make your re-fi and loan mod requests stand out. We've also got stories on a credit card for former substance abusers and dancing during lunch.
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Advice on applying for a re-fi or loan modification
Straight talk from a banker on what makes an application for a re-fi or a loan modification stand out in the eyes of a bank.
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New credit card swipe fees could hit consumers
Merchants can now pass the credit card processing fees they pay on to consumers.
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Fannie, Freddie to let some underwater homeowners walk away
Mortgage heavyweights Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have announced a bailout program for struggling homeowners who are current on their payments. If there's a pressing need to leave their property, they can just walk away.
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The Super Bowl: Pizza's biggest payday of the year
Domino's Pizza expects to sell over 11 million slices of pizza on Superbowl Sunday. What do stores do to prepare for this? David Lazarus went to a Domino's to take a look.
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Drug use and debt: A credit card for recovering addicts
A new prepaid debit card targeted at former substance abusers aims to keep the holder's spending on a very short leash.
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Home prices start to climb again
Home prices are starting to climb again, particularly in certain cities -- such as Phoenix, Los Angeles and Miami. The news may be good for the housing industry, but some aspiring homeowners find themselves priced out.
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It's lunch time... let's DANCE!
Lunch is a necessary part of any workday. But often people return to work feeling sleepier than when they left. Well, there's a new way to beat that post-lunch laziness in Berlin -- hit the dance floor!
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Letters: Do retirement calculators work?
How do you know when it's time to retire? How much do you need to retire? These are some of the questions you asked... we've got answers in our weekly letters segment.
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