08/21/09
Marketplace Money for Weekend of August 22-23, 2009
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Is credit counseling good for you?
During these tough economic times, a lot of folks are reaching out for help with their credit cards. Marketplace Money listeners chime in on whether credit counseling has worked for them.
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Credit card reforms only do so much
Commentator Jill Schlesinger says that although the government has passed new rules regarding credit cards, real credit card reform will only come when individuals change their spending habits.
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Economy gives some dads a bad rap
Despite hints that the economy is recovering, job losses continue. But what happens when fathers who pay child support are out of work? Monica Brady-Myerov reports.
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Peering into the world of credit hackers
Ever wonder how hackers do it? Break into your private credit card accounts, spending money on your dime? Marketplace blogger Scott Jagow takes a closer look at a hacker's world.
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Keeping college kids' money in check
Janet Bodnar of Kiplinger.com talks to host Stacey Vanek-Smith about what to watch out for -- financially speaking -- when the kids go off to college.
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Getting Personal
Host Stacey Vanek-Smith and Economics Editor Chris Farrell field listeners' questions about how to pay for college and other financial matters.
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What the SEC did wrong with Madoff
The Securities and Exchange Commission's inspector general is expected to release a report next week on how the SEC failed in the Madoff debacle. Steve Henn reports.
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Time to buy into 'impulse savings'
We've all fallen victim to impulse shopping. But impulse saving? Commentator Chris Farrell says Americans need to start rolling the dice on putting money away.
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Deciphering the health-care debate
President Obama hasn't stopped talking about health-care reform, yet the public is more confused than ever. Tamara Keith reports.
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Ideas for putting furlough days to work
We all like a day off. But what are people supposed to do when they're forced not to go to work and have no money? Host Stacey Vanek-Smith talks to the experts.
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Prepping for college in tough times
Parents sending their kids off to college have it especially tough this season. Listeners weigh in on how they're managing.
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