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Windfall Woes
Nov 19, 2004
If a lot of money fell in your lap - would you know what to do with it? Patrick Hirsch reports on what to do with a windfall.
Mailbag for November 20, 2004
Sep 22, 2011
Our economics editor Chris Farrell answers more of your burning money questions. This week: advice on picking a CD or a money market account, investing in real estate investment trusts, and the best way to be generous.
"Straight Story": Ownership Society
Nov 12, 2004
It's time once again for economics editor Chris Farrell to help you sort out what's smart, what's stupid and what's the 'Straight Story.' Politicians are throwing the term “ownership society” around. But what does that really mean?
Mailbag for November 13, 2004
Sep 22, 2011
Our economics editor Chris Farrell answers more of your burning money questions. This week: advice on handling finances in a marriage, saving in a tax deferred account, and starting a retirement plan as an older adult.
The week that was on Wall Street
Sep 1, 2007
Host David Brown checks in with Dallas stockbroker and analyst David Johnson about the week on Wall Street... and what to look for next week.
A look at 4th quarter profits
Sep 1, 2007
As expected, the Fed raises interest rates this week. So, don't expect to be wowed by corporate profits in the fourth quarter of this year. Marketplace's money guru Chris Farrell joins host Kai Ryssdal to explain why.
Looking back at U.S. business
Sep 1, 2007
Host David Brown talks to author Harold Evans about his book "They Made America" ... and great innovators in the history of American business.
Mailbag for November 6, 2004
Sep 22, 2011
Our economics editor Chris Farrell answers more of your burning money questions. This week: advice on investing in the Iraqi dinar, saving money for college, choosing to pre-pay funeral expenses, and buying savings bonds.
Investing in a Second Term
Nov 5, 2004
Kai places a call to stockbroker Teddy Weisberg, on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Now you can find out what sectors of the economy might benefit from the election results.
Tech Strikes Back
Nov 5, 2004
A number of new IPOs have hit the market. Has the tech sector gone through an extreme makeover? Reporter Scott Tong goes inside the brave new world of internet stocks.
