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Week in review: Consumers are spending again!
Bob Moon Jan 13, 2012
The numbers are in and -- economic downturn or not -- 2011 was the best retail sales year ever! So what's behind that surprising data?
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.
PODCAST: Who gets the big holiday tips, impact of the payroll tax cut extension
Daryl Paranada Dec 23, 2011
Congress has passed the payroll tax cut extension. We take a look at what the means for consumers. We have some numbers for you: Consumer spending grew just 0.1 percent in November, while orders for U.S. factory goods went up 3.8 percent. Plus, what is the most pessimistic country in the world? And find out which professions receive the biggest holiday tips.
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?
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.
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.
High oil prices could hurt consumer spending
Bob Moon Nov 16, 2011
Consumer sentiment and spending numbers have been inching higher in the last few weeks. But the ongoing high price of oil could put a cap on that growth.
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