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Apr 29, 2016

Marketplace Morning Report for Friday, April 29, 2016

On today’s show, we’ll talk about Amazon’s large quarterly profit; Puerto Rico’s more than $400 million debt payment due Monday; and a Social Security loophole.

A view of Old San Juan, Puerto Rico.
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Segments From This Episode

This Puerto Rico default is different
by Andy Uhler
Puerto Rico is about to miss an interest payment on the most secure level of bonds.
Staying connected while on the go
by Marketplace Contributor
LLUIS GENE/AFP/Getty Images
Here’s what busy travelers need to know about staying on the phone, and online, while trekking through the country, or the world.
Teaching kids the power of the piggy bank
by Sally Herships
Philip Brewer/Flickr
It's a good day to spread the message to start saving early.
Today is your last day to take advantage of a Social Security loophole
by David Brancaccio
401K Calculator/Flickr
Laurence Kotlikoff, who authored a book on Social Security secrets, talks about a Social Security file-and-suspend strategy.
A California pension fund considering reinvestment in tobacco
by David Brancaccio
Tobacco stocks, earnings season, and "Teach Children to Save Day."

On today’s show, we’ll talk about Amazon’s large quarterly profit; Puerto Rico’s more than $400 million debt payment due Monday; and a Social Security loophole.

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Marketplace Morning Report for Friday, April 29, 2016

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Segments From This Episode

This Puerto Rico default is different

Staying connected while on the go

Teaching kids the power of the piggy bank

Today is your last day to take advantage of a Social Security loophole

A California pension fund considering reinvestment in tobacco