Jun 6, 2008

Marketplace Money for June 7-8, 2008

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Coaching workers back from a pink slip

by Marketplace Staff

Jun 6, 2008

The economy's current drop has meant a rise in layoffs. Think you're due to get the ax? Andrew Phelps talks to someone who's getting others back on track: the layoff coach.

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Airlines try fees instead of higher fares

by Marketplace Staff

Jun 6, 2008

Just in time for summer travel, airlines are tacking on fees for everything from checking a bag to having a snack. Columnist Scott McCartney talks Tess through some of aviation's most common fees.

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Straight Story: Meltdown

by Chris Farrell

Jun 6, 2008

Poor job numbers and soaring oil prices -- not exactly how Wall Street wanted to start the weekend. Economics editor Chris Farrell sets the story straight on the state of the market.

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Food Fight

The 99-Cent Chef

by Brendan Francis Newnam

Jun 6, 2008

Wallets are being squeezed from all sides, but with an eye for bargains, you can eat healthy and on the cheap. Brendan Newnam dines with L.A.'s 99-Cent Chef.

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You only get what you ask for

by Marketplace Staff

Jun 6, 2008

Sometimes it's hard to ask for what you want, but as author Linda Babcock tells Tess, getting over your fear of negotiation could literally mean millions of dollars over the span of your career.

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Getting Personal

by Chris Farrell and Tess Vigeland

Jun 6, 2008

In this edition of Getting Personal, Chris and Tess talk about private mortgage insurance, 457s vs. 403(b)s, removing a co-signer and borrowing from a 401(k).

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Day in the Work Life: Voice actor

by Judith Ritter

Jun 6, 2008

On this week's "A Day in the Work Life," step into the recording booth with voice actor Laura Teasdale.

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Couples learn to work together

by Ashley Milne-Tyte

Jun 6, 2008

Marriage takes a lot of work. Running a business isn't cake either. So what happens when your life partner is also your business partner? Ashley Milne-Tyte reports.

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Quirky insurance benefits save the day

by Marketplace Staff

Jun 6, 2008

Knowing the ins and outs of your insurance policy could save you from life's little disasters. Tess talks to MSN Money columnist Liz Pulliam Weston about little-known insurance benefits.