01/20/12

Marketplace Money for Friday, January 20, 2012

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"Stop eating out." "Don't buy that $3 latte." You tired of hearing those phrases, yet? Author Ramit Sethi gives us his take on frugality, and explores different ways to improve the big picture. For employees of some companies, that big picture would improve with the shedding of extra pounds -- which can translate into extra cash. Paying for a lighter workforce. Plus, a judge from ABC's "Shark Tank" tells us why sniffing out talent is about more than creative ideas and solid business plans.

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Week in review: Food stamp use on the rise

Interview with

John Dimsdale

Jan 20, 2012

Is Republican presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich justified in calling President Obama the "Food Stamp President?"

Posted In: food stamps, 2012 election, poverty, Barack Obama

Don't sweat your daily latte

Interview by

Tess Vigeland

Jan 20, 2012

Author Ramit Sethi discusses why fretting about small expenditures is a waste of time and energy. And why it's better to concentrate your energies elsewhere.

Posted In: frugality, spending, latte, Money, budget

The saving dilemma

Felix Click

Jan 20, 2012

Commentator Felix Click describes how tough it can be to enjoy your money when you're used to scrimping and saving.

Posted In: Saving, frugality, Money, budget, spending

Patience scores!

Interview by

Tess Vigeland

Jan 20, 2012

Columbia Business School's Stephan Meier discusses his new study, which says that the more patient you are, the better your credit score is likely to be.

Posted In: credit score, FICO, Savings, Money, patience

Financial advice with teeth

Interview by

Tess Vigeland

Jan 20, 2012

The new season of the entrepreneurship reality TV show "Shark Tank" debuts this weekend. Tess speaks with the only female host of the show about how she made her millions.

Posted In: Entrepreneurship, venture capital, women, NBC, shark tank