Jun 15, 2007

Marketplace Money for Friday, June 15, 2007

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Chuck wants to bond with investors

by Tess Vigeland

Jun 15, 2007

Charles Schwab is revamping its bond fees and even lowering the price for most investors. Will this make the bond-trading market more transparent? Tess Vigeland talks about the benefits of the move with Marketplace's Janet Babin.

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Buzzword: 'Operation Bot Roast'

by Marketplace Staff

Jun 15, 2007

How do you like your spam? The FBI prefers it extra fried.

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Engaged: A taste of wine

by Marketplace Staff

Jun 15, 2007

In part three of our series following engaged couple Michael Fox and Tiffany Lee-Youngren, Tess Vigeland watches the pair sample wine for their special day - and explores how far the two are willing to go on expenses.

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Being green starts in the kitchen

by Marketplace Staff

Jun 15, 2007

The government is starting to look towards the kitchen as a place to save on greenhouse gas emissions. John Dimsdale went to the experts to grade his dishwasher.

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A tribute to a hard-working dad

by Marketplace Staff

Jun 15, 2007

The best way to pay tribute to Dad is by learning valuable lessons from his example. Kevin Palmer brings us the story of a son who worked hard helping with his father's business - and then branched out on his own.

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Mailbag for Friday, June 15, 2007

by Tess Vigeland and Chris Farrell

Jun 15, 2007

This week, we get advice from Chris Farrell on saving for graduate school, starting a retirement account and rolling over a 403b.

Chris Farrell answers your financial questions.

Photo: Vince Winkel

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Educating Rico: What's an escrow?

by Marketplace Staff

Jun 15, 2007

Associate producer Rico Gagliano's been tagging along with a friend getting into the Los Angeles housing market. But there's one crucial word he still needs to add to his lexicon.

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Diversify your portfolio . . . with your own stem cells

by Marketplace Staff

Jun 15, 2007

Putting a new spin on the term "life savings," a company wants to help you bank your own stem cells while you're still healthy. Andrew Phelps sits in on a deposit.

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Day in the Work Life: Music as therapy

by Marketplace Staff

Jun 15, 2007

Psychotherapy working a little slow? Sometimes it's easier to sing what you're feeling than to say it.

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Straight Story: The end of worker discrimination

by Tess Vigeland and Chris Farrell

Jun 15, 2007

Pay discrimination can't survive where there's transparency. Economics editor Chris Farrell thinks businesses should be required to publish everyone's salary.