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Could the country’s largest public power utility really become private?
Blake Farmer May 22, 2013
President Obama floated the idea of selling the Tennessee Valley Authority in his budget, released last month. He started receiving pushback almost immediately.
What happens when a billionaire faces Congressional confirmation?
Mitchell Hartman May 20, 2013
Commerce Secretary nominee and Hyatt heiress Penny Pritzker will have to shift her billions to avoid conflicts of interest, and prepare for questions about the family business.
7 tips on what to do if you're being harassed by a debt collector
Jack Brown May 17, 2013
What can you do if a debt collector is after you? Take some advice from someone in the industry and know your consumer rights.
How bad is student loan debt in your state? (map)
Margaret Aery May 17, 2013
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York says the country now owes close to $1 trillion in student loan debts. But in some states, the problem is worse than others.
Playlist: A soundtrack for digging yourself out of debt
Margaret Aery May 17, 2013
From "The Payback" by James Brown to The Smiths' "I Don't Owe You Anything" to "Bills, Bills, Bills" by Destiny's Child, we've compiled a playlist of tunes all about borrowing and lending.
China reacts to U.S. accusations of cyber spying
Rob Schmitz May 7, 2013
The Chinese government reacts to accusations from the Obama administration that China's government is cyber-spying on U.S. government computer systems.
Six things one listener did to ditch $20,000 in debt
Margaret Aery May 17, 2013
Ten years ago, Marketplace Money listener Greg McKenna was over $20K in debt. Today, he's debt free and has a nest egg worth over $100,000. Here's how he did it.
The planet's most expensive prison: Guantanamo by the numbers
David Weinberg May 3, 2013
The Department of Defense wants to spend nearly $200 million to upgrade facilities at Guantanamo Bay. President Obama wants to shut it down for good. We take a look at the numbers behind the planet's most expensive prison.
Obama's digital director takes his talents to business world
David Brancaccio May 3, 2013
Big data helped the President Obama's campaign team identify potential voters and get them to the polls. Now Teddy Goff, who was digital director of Obama's 2012 campaign, is taking his ideas to the business world.
The economic stakes with Mexico: Immigration, trade, and security
Jeremy Hobson May 2, 2013
President Obama heads to Mexico today to meet with that country's new President Enrique Peña Nieto. The two leaders will discuss immigration reform, trade, and economics.
