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A history of American borrowing
Kai Ryssdal Jan 31, 2012
Borrowing wasn't always thought of as an abstract, impersonal concept. Author Louis Hyman discusses the history of borrowing and his new book, "Borrow: The American Way of Debt."
Did the Arab Spring spark the 'Occupy' movement?
Mitchell Hartman Feb 2, 2012
Middle East movement inspired Occupiers, but so did home-grown protests in Wisconsin.
Israel’s Pre-Occupation
Mitchell Hartman Jan 24, 2012
The summer of economic discontent that foreshadowed Occupy Wall Street.
Greece takes creative measures to pay off debt
Jeremy Hobson Jan 24, 2012
To prove to its creditors that it is serious, Greece has released a list of tax evaders, and is opening up national monuments to film crews.
Free credit reports
Chris Farrell Jan 23, 2012
Where can I get an annual free credit report? Thanks. Myra, Pineville, NC
Americans make progress with debt -- the hard way
Chris Farrell Jan 19, 2012
U.S. households are ahead of the other major industrial nations in shedding debts.
Beyond our means
Chris Farrell Jan 18, 2012
Sad to say, the 19th and early 20th century notion of the democratization of savings became the late 20th century idea of the democratization of credit. It's time to change the focus of public policy.
Buffett ready to match GOP tax donations
Kai Ryssdal Jan 18, 2012
The billionaire will match the contributions made by Rep. Scott Rigell to pay down the national debt. But he's still waiting for Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell to make a contribution.
Occupy Wall Street continues
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Jan 16, 2012
Police sweeps have closed Occupy Wall Street camps in a growing number of major cities. But the Occupy movement is still active.
Getting Personal: Underwater - should you swim away?
David Lazarus Jan 16, 2012
L.A. Times consumer columnist David Lazarus joins Tess to answer questions about debt mediation services and how to cope with the bank when your home is underwater.
