11/04/11
Marketplace Money for Friday, November 4, 2011
Episode Description:
We talk to the author of a classic job-hunting book "What color is your parachute?" and offer some job-hunting advice. Plus, find out which city leads the nation in credit scores in this episode of Marketplace Money from American Public Media.
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