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Need work? Become a software engineer
Sarah Gardner Dec 26, 2011
The unemployment situation is still tough for many millions of Americans, but for those companies hiring software engineers, trouble cuts the other way.
Savings and a new car
Chris Farrell Dec 9, 2011
My current car is getting up there both in years and in miles, and I'd like to replace it before anything major goes horribly wrong. If I sell some of the stock I've accumulated in my Employee Stock Purchase Plan, I should be able to pay for the car in full in cash. The other option is to finance the other half of the purchase. Which route would you recommend? Thank you! Arcadiy, Atlanta, GA
Crap technology, not crappy
Kai Ryssdal Dec 1, 2011
Thomas Hayden discusses the advantages of using what he calls "crap" technology.
U.S. factories adapt to stay competitive
Dan Bobkoff Dec 1, 2011
To combat cheaper labor costs overseas, some companies have switched from mass production to "mass customization."
Own or owe?
Chris Farrell Oct 12, 2011
Question: I had a question about buying a new car. Simply, is it better to purchase the car outright or is it better to pay monthly over time? I...
TechNuggets: banned websites, Gore loses to Gorbachev, mind reading cars
John Moe Sep 29, 2011
Yesterday the American Association of School Librarians organized Banned Website Awareness Day. The New York Times quotes a Chicago librarian...
A list of America's best and worst driving cities
Daryl Paranada Sep 2, 2011
Insurance company Allstate has released it seventh annual "Allstate America's Best Drivers Report" revealing the American cities with the best an...
Auto sales report for August: U.S. up, Japan down
Kai Ryssdal Sep 21, 2011
This final note today. It being the first of the month, here's your Detroit-versus-the-world update....
