Oct 24, 2008

Marketplace Money for October 25-26, 2008

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Don't give the house to a scammer

by Alisa Roth

Oct 24, 2008

In a world of questionable mortgage lenders and credit gone wrong, who can you trust to help you out of a foreclosure? Alisa Roth tells us stories of scammers that troubled homeowners should be careful to avoid.

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Fallout: The Financial Crisis

Small businesses have big concerns

by Tess Vigeland

Oct 24, 2008

Starting your own business, you have to expect to take a few hits at first -- and the current economic crisis doesn't make it any easier. Tess Vigeland sits down with three small business owners to talk survival strategy.

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Fallout: The Financial Crisis

How safe is your pension?

by Tess Vigeland

Oct 24, 2008

Many companies are expected to suspend 401k's in the near future, and pension plans are becoming a rarity. But if you do have a pension, is it safe? Tess Vigeland asks Olivia Mitchell of the Wharton School of Business.

You really think you should put your retirement there?

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Work Life: He's a solar man

by Marketplace Staff

Oct 24, 2008

Need to feel a little sunshine in this dark, cloudy economy? We don't blame you, so we thought we'd help find you some. If your house is solar-friendly, solar systems consultant Paul Scott can help you save money.

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Fallout: The Financial Crisis

Can the markets shock us anymore?

by Tess Vigeland

Oct 24, 2008

With worldwide sell-offs and 700-point swings, what can possibly be surprising in the markets anymore? Tess Vigeland seeks answers and a little context from senior business correspondent Bob Moon.

Trader on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange reacts to share losses on Friday, Oct. 10, 2008.

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Straight Story: A crisis checklist

by Tess Vigeland and Chris Farrell

Oct 24, 2008

As we watch global markets collapse, economics editor Chris Farrell tells us to take a proverbial deep breath and shares with Tess Vigeland his checklist of constructive things we can do in these troubled times.

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Ask Money

Getting Personal

by Tess Vigeland and Chris Farrell

Oct 24, 2008

This week, Chris and Tess answer listener questions about withdrawing from a 401K and investing extra money made from a second job after retirement.

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Here's what I'm doing . . .

Here's what I'm doing: Robert Latson

by Marketplace Staff

Oct 24, 2008

In the latest installment of our series, "What I'm Doing," we talk to Robert Latson, a 69-year-old retiree of General Motors, who's hesitant to touch his retirement money.