Jul 11, 2008

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Is $200-a-barrel oil in our future?

by Tess Vigeland

Jul 11, 2008

The cost of oil continued its rise this week. Where's the tipping point? Host Tess Vigeland asks oil analyst Tom Kloza how high the price of a barrel of oil will have to go before demand lessens.

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Summer School: A barrel of oil

by Marketplace Staff

Jul 11, 2008

We're taking you back to the basics with our summer refresher course on finance terms. Today, what exactly is a barrel of oil?

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Straight Story: Time matters

by Chris Farrell

Jul 11, 2008

Checking the balance on your retirement account is more cringeworthy every day. Economics editor Chris Farrell sets the story straight on the sinking market.

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Which reward is right for your wallet?

by Jeff Tyler

Jul 11, 2008

Credit cards that offer perks are enticing consumers left and right. But who's really gets the rewards -- you or the credit card company? Jeff Tyler reports.

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A very liquid asset

by Caitlan Reeg

Jul 11, 2008

In these tough economic times, investors are running from stocks to commodities. This enthusiasm has bred a whole new crop of commodities just waiting to be uncorked. Caitlan Carroll reports.

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Getting Personal

by Chris Farrell and Tess Vigeland

Jul 11, 2008

In this edition of Getting Personal, Chris and Tess talk about insurance options, suspiciously high interest rates and education savings.

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Day in the Work Life: Tattoo artist

by Marketplace Staff

Jul 11, 2008

On this week's "A Day in the Work Life," we go under the needle with tattoo artist Albert Sgambati.

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Not Quite Six Feet Under

Planning for death: Social worker

by Marketplace Staff

Jul 11, 2008

We present another take on the tough business of planning for the end. This week, we hear from Isabella Vidrialis, a clinical social worker at a hospice in Los Angeles.

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Not Quite Six Feet Under

Medical power of attorney & living wills

by Tess Vigeland

Jul 11, 2008

Kiplinger's John Ventura continues his discussion with host Tess Vigeland about planning for the end with a conversation about medical power of attorney and living wills.

John Ventura, author of "Kiplinger's Estate Planning."

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Welcome to shut-off season

by Jeremy Hobson

Jul 11, 2008

With oil prices climbing through the roof, hanging up the car keys has become more popular. But high energy prices affect us many more places than just the gas tank. Jeremy Hobson reports.