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Making gifts people will like
Tess Vigeland Dec 2, 2011
Crafting gifts is easier on the wallet, but often low on satisfaction. We talk to Meg Favreau of Wisebread.com about how to make presents that won't end up in the back of a closet.
'Tis the season to give
Chris Farrell Dec 2, 2011
Holiday giving is your last shot to slide in extra tax deductions for the year, but Marketplace's economics editor Chris Farrell says there are deeper motivations behind end-of-the-year donations.
Monkeys love discounts too
Craig LeMoult Dec 4, 2011
Researchers at Yale are wondering if spending behavior has something to do with genetics. We learn how monkeys and humans are similar -- and different -- when it comes to plunking down cash.
Why couples lie about how they spend money
Tess Vigeland Nov 25, 2011
For richer or poorer, in sickness and in health... There's nothing in wedding vows that promises eternal honesty about how we spend our money. And couples lie about it all the time.
Getting Personal: Money and your parents
Tess Vigeland Nov 25, 2011
Tess Vigeland and Marketplace's economics editor Chris Farrell answer listeners' personal finance questions.
Why your Internet connection is so *#$@!' slow
Paddy Hirsch Nov 15, 2011
We've all suffered from BDDS at one time or another. Back-to-Dialup Delay Syndrome strikes during the peak hours of 8:45-10:45 in the evening. And Netflix gets a big chunk of the blame!
Generation #DigitalDisruptor
Matt Berger Nov 17, 2011
Over the past 30 years, digital technologies have up-ended all corners of business and industry, making some obsolete and inventing new ones all together. Here's the view from those of us who grew up digital.
Getting Personal: Family financial matters
Tess Vigeland Nov 11, 2011
Tess Vigeland and Kathy Kristof of Kiplinger's Magazine answer listeners questions.
No Internet, no grade
John Moe Nov 7, 2011
Idaho just became the first state to require that all high school students must earn at least two credits from online courses. The new rule, which...
Wisc. city tops nation in credit scores
Glen Moberg Nov 11, 2011
A combination of a diverse economy, affordable housing and hard-working citizens may be the reason why Wasau, Wisc. boasts the highest credit scores per capita in the U.S.
