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How much are people in the mood to spend?
Adriene Hill Dec 23, 2011
Consumer spending eeked up just 0.1 percent in November, despite stories of strong holiday sales. What does that mean about the health of our economy?
Embrace your inner spender
Tess Vigeland Dec 23, 2011
Tess speaks with author James Livingston, who argues that consumer culture is good for the economy, the environment, and your soul.
Getting Personal: A look back over a long, hard year
Dec 27, 2011
A rare treat for listeners! Tess discusses the ins and outs of 2011 with all four of our regulars, Chris Farrell, Kathy Kristof, David Lazarus and Liz Weston.
What's on the menu for next year?
Tess Vigeland Dec 30, 2011
Tess talks with David Lazarus, Kathy Kristof, Liz Weston and Chris Farrell about what we might be able to expect in 2012.
Americans purchase more even as net worth shrinks
Gregory Warner Dec 10, 2011
From July to September, American families purchased more, even as their net worth shrank faster than it has at any time since the worst of the financial crisis.
How to explain Santa's budget to your kids
Tess Vigeland Dec 9, 2011
Learn tips on how to explain to children why they didn't get everything on their wish lists.
Building a digital legacy for your children
Tess Vigeland Dec 9, 2011
One father discusses why he bought a digital trust fund for his newborn daughter.
Nickelodeon ratings plunge, hitting Viacom stocks
Mitchell Hartman Dec 1, 2011
The children's channel has been on top for 16 years but has felt a sudden, unexpected drop in ratings in the last few months.
The argument against thrift
Tess Vigeland Dec 23, 2011
Author James Livingston discusses why he's against thriftiness, and how more spending would benefit our economy and souls.
To buy or not to buy refurbished?
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Nov 18, 2011
Marketplace's Nancy Marshall-Genzer looks at the pros and cons of buying refurbished items, as she shops for a new (or refurbished) phone.
