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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.
Low credit scores plague Texas cities
David Martin Davies Nov 11, 2011
Low incomes along with a lack of financial literacy make residents of Harlingen, Texas, susceptible to crushing credit score choices.
A new yardstick to measure poverty
David Brancaccio Oct 31, 2011
The Census Bureau has a new calculation for measuring poverty. David Brancaccio takes a look at how this new metric changes our understanding of America's poor.
Getting Personal: Housing and savings conundrums
Oct 31, 2011
David Brancaccio and personal finance columnist Liz Weston answer listeners' personal finance questions.
Businesses could soon learn much more than your credit score
Steve Chiotakis Oct 31, 2011
Companies are now collecting data beyond your basic credit score, but there are still laws surrounding the practice.
Getting Personal: How to improve your credit score
Oct 24, 2011
Tess Vigeland and David Lazarus of the Los Angeles Times answer listeners' personal finance questions.
Piggy Bank Award: For a stable 'micro-economy'
Tess Vigeland Oct 17, 2011
This week's piggy is awarded to a couple who made smart money decisions for their own "micro-economy."
Getting Personal: How to get out of an $85,000 hole
Oct 17, 2011
Tess Vigeland and Marketplace's economics editor Chris Farrell answer listeners' money questions.
Empowering women through financial literacy
Charlie Herman Oct 10, 2011
Domestic violence issues often stem from financial disputes. A program in New York is helping abused women regain control by teaching them financial literacy.
Getting Personal: How to invest, to save or pay down a debt?
Oct 10, 2011
Tess Vigeland and personal finance columnist Liz Weston answer listeners' personal finance questions.
