01/18/13
Marketplace Money for Friday, January 18, 2013
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Got a question about the flu? We've got answers -- debunking your flu myths. Plus, a timeline of some of the worst flu pandemics in history. And if you're in the market to buy a used car, we have some advice to make sure you don't get stuck with a flood-damaged lemon. We also look at health technology, the costs of quinceaneras, how looming budget cuts in D.C. are reverberating across the classes, and the presidential inauguration.
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Sandy-flooded cars: Buyer beware
Many cars that were flooded by Hurricane Sandy are back on the market. Experts offer tips for how to sniff out a fishy used car.
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Socially-responsible investing websites: A list
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How to avoid the flu
Flu season is in full swing. Some people take the flu shot, some take time off when they feel under the weather and some still report to work no matter how bad they feel. Dr. Russell Greenfield answers questions about seasonal sickness and debunks some common myths about the flu shot.
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I don't want to invest in oil and tobacco companies: Advice
Can you be a socially responsible investor and still get good returns on your investments? When do you know it's time to file for bankruptcy? If your retirement account provider starts charging little fees, is it time to shop around? L.A. Times consumer columnist David Lazarus helps listeners with these personal finance questions.
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Government job cuts hurt wealthy, middle class and poor
Wealthy, poor and in-between residents tell us how shrinking government would affect their personal finances
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Baby Boomers compete for bucket list victories
Commentator Judy Muller takes a look at the economics of creating a bucket list for the baby boomer generation.
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Quinceaneras: A cherished, but costly, tradition
Many Latino families spend thousands of dollars to celebrate their daughters' "coming of age" on their 15th birthday.
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Diet plans go high tech
High-tech home health care devices is a huge market right now. What are the latest gadgets and devices you should be aware of?
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Born on Inauguration Day: Why it's special
Reflecting on what it's like to be born on Inauguration Day, and how America has changed over time.
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D.C. residents: You know you're wealthy when...
How do you define wealth? Chime in and let us know how you would finish this sentence: "You know you're wealthy when..."
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