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Scott Patterson on the robot infestation of Wall Street
David Brancaccio Jun 12, 2012
Machines -- they do such a good job cleaning your dishes, but what about running your stock market? In his new book, Dark Pools, Scott Patterson says that technology on Wall Street has left regulators mystified.
How military spouses hold down the home front
Tess Vigeland May 25, 2012
Military families have some unique financial challenges compared to civilians. But citizens can learn a thing or two from the foresight these families apply to their finances.
Semper Fi-nance: Marines and money
Tess Vigeland May 25, 2012
Marines need focus to achieve missions. One commander is helping Marines take one worry off their minds: personal finances.
Piggy for the 367
Tess Vigeland May 25, 2012
This week's Marketplace Money Piggy Award goes to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367.
Nevada gives the green light to Google's driverless cars
John Moe May 9, 2012
The cars are expected to drive better than people, with fewer distractions.
President Obama speaks on Afghanistan drawdown
Jeremy Hobson May 2, 2012
America's role in the war in Afghanistan is winding down, according to President Obama, who gave a speech in Kabul, Afghanistan last night.
U.S. announces strategic partnership with Afghanistan
David Gura May 3, 2012
President Obama landed in Kabul just hours earlier, to sign a major new strategic partnership with the Afghanistan government.
Obama administration wants to trademark GI Bill
Amy Scott May 1, 2012
It's part of an administration effort to crack down on deceptive marketing practices by educational institutions that target veterans for their federal education benefits.
The robots are having a block party
John Moe Apr 11, 2012
National Robotics Week is in full swing. Plus, a new app says it can let you control your dreams.
Credit card numbers stolen: Your guide to freaking out
John Moe Apr 3, 2012
Up to 1.5 million credit card numbers for Visa and MasterCard accounts have been stolen from the databases of a company called Global Payments. Plus, understanding evolution through evolving robots.
