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"Day in the Work Life": A Hairy Situation
Sep 22, 2011
On this week's 'A Day In the Work Life' -- our look at how folks trade their time for money -- we tie up split ends with a hair stylist.
Math in the Real World
Apr 14, 2006
Parabolas, word problems, the quadratic equation...Oh my. Carolyn Kellogg takes a trip to see the wizard: the student who knew all the answers in her high school algebra class. Sure, mastering algebra helps in real life? Sure squared.
"Day in the Work Life": The Hills Are Alive
Sep 22, 2011
On this week's "A Day In the Work Life" -- our look at how folks trade their time for money -- we sing lyrics with a songwriter.
Office Talk
Sep 22, 2011
Synergy. Culture. Fire Drill. Water cooler. Those words take on new meanings at the workplace. Author Lois Beckwith schools us on corporate speak.
Saving a Cracked Nest Egg
Apr 7, 2006
Congress may soon come to the rescue of employees who lose their nest eggs when their company goes belly up. But there's a catch. Bente Birkeland reports.
"Day in the Work Life": Bean Counter
Sep 22, 2011
On this week's "A Day In the Work Life" -- our look at how folks trade their time for money -- we roast a coffee broker.
The Immigration Dollar
Lisa Napoli Apr 20, 2006
As immigration reform plays out in Congress, it got us wondering: How does illegal immigration play out in our economy? Marketplace's Lisa Napoli reports.
The "Straight Story" with Chris Farrell: Icy Predictions
Sep 22, 2011
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." This week, Treasury Secretary John Snow hailed CEO pay and employee wages. Chris gives Snow a chilly reception.
"Day in the Work Life": Art Appraiser
Sep 22, 2011
On this week's "A Day In the Work Life" -- our look at how folks trade their time for money -- we color outside the lines with an art appraiser.
"Day in the Work Life": Rocket Woman
Sep 22, 2011
On this week's "A Day In the Work Life" -- our look at how folks trade their time for money -- we blast off with a rocket scientist.
