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Volcker Rule aims for fewer risks in the market
Heidi N. Moore Feb 14, 2012
There's renewed debate today about the so-called "Volcker Rule." It's part of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street reform passed two years ago. Basically, the Volcker Rule says banks should take fewer risks in the market.
How do Americans feel about the banks?
Frank Newport Feb 9, 2012
Americans' feelings on the foreclosure deal, banks and whether they should worry about the European debt crisis. Gallup's Frank Newport offers up the latest data.
'Education is the most important thing'
Tess Vigeland Jan 27, 2012
Credit union officer Niki Wong discusses how many Asian American households handle their personal finances.
Financial Trust Index: Faith in U.S. banks slides
Joel Patterson Jan 26, 2012
According to the Financial Trust Index, Americans have little faith in their investment options.
Mid-day Extra: Going brown to go green
Adriene Hill Jan 25, 2012
Why would consumers want to reach for brown napkins over white if they are both made of recycled paper?
Banks shrink and turn profits
Heidi N. Moore Jan 19, 2012
Marketplace's Heidi Moore discusses what's significant about banks shrinking and reporting profits.
Banks drive customers away
Jeff Tyler Jan 13, 2012
Consumers are hit with new fees at the same time banks reach out to attract new customers.
Saving hotel soaps to end waste
Eve Troeh Jan 10, 2012
Thanks to the organization Global Soap Project, recycled hotel soap is the latest frontier in corporate efforts to go green.
The German safety deposit box
David Brancaccio Jan 9, 2012
In the face of the euro crisis, so many investors are desperate for a safe place to park money, they're paying the German government to hold onto their cash.
Bank failures down but not done
Joel Patterson Jan 3, 2012
The number of bank failures in 2011 fell from the previous year, but banks are far from being out of the woods just yet.
