09/02/05
Marketplace Money for September 2, 2005
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Marketplace Money for September 2, 2005
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Losing Everything
What do you do when you've lost everything? What are the first steps you can take to rebuilding your finances? Tess Vigeland finds out where and when to ask for help from a survivor of a natural disaster.
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Your Katrina Questions
If you have stories or questions about personal finance issues stemming from a disaster like Hurricane Katrina, we want to hear from you. Send an e-mail to <a href="/contact/">money@marketplace.org</a>.
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The Mailbag for September 2, 2005
Our economics editor Chris Farrell answers more of your burning money questions. This week: advice on finding a financial advisor, setting aside money for a disabled child, and maintaining a good credit score when you leave one bank for another.
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Appraising Adjustors
After a natural disaster hits, many people turn to Public Insurance Adjustors to deal with their insurance companies. But do they always have your best interests in mind? Tess Vigeland talks to consumer advocate Amy Bach.
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"Day in the Work Life": School Principal
On this week's "A Day in the Work Life" — our regular look at how folks trade time for money — we get sent to the principals office.
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"Educating Rico": Stock Research
In the latest installment of Educating Rico, our hero learns the ins and outs of stock research.
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From the Money Matters Desk: Talking About a Revolution
On this week's <em>Money Matters</em> — our regular look at how to improve your bottom line — Eli Portnoy, the chief brand strategist at the Portnoy Group, predicts the retail revolution coming to a grocery store near you.
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Bankruptcy Deadline
Thinking about filing for personal bankruptcy? The new bankruptcy law goes into effect in October. Should you declare now? <em>Marketplace's</em> Scott Tong reports.
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The "Straight Story" with Chris Farrell: Hurricane Katrina
It's time once again for economics editor Chris Farrell to help you sort out the "Straight Story." This week, Chris forecasts the long-term macroeconomic effects of Hurricane Katrina.
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The "Buzzword": Real Median Income
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