Marketplace Money for October 25-26, 2008

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Marketplace Money for October 25-26, 2008

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Here's what I'm doing: Robert Latson

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.
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Work Life: He's a solar man

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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How safe is your pension?

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.
Posted In: Retirement
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Small businesses have big concerns

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.
Posted In: Entrepreneurship
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Getting Personal

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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Don't give the house to a scammer

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.
Posted In: Housing
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Straight Story: A crisis checklist

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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Can the markets shock us anymore?

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.

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Pick Up The Pieces (Remastered Album Version)
Average White Band
Safe From Harm
Vitamin String Quartet
I Will Follow
U2 Tribute
The Police Won't Find Your Car
Cliff Martinez
Come Rain Or Come Shine
Toots Thielemans
Funky Drummer (Beat Reprise)
James Brown

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