China's economy will probably grow more than 8% this year, and in the last quarter India's economy showed its fastest growth in 1.5 years. What's this mean for the U.S.? Alisa Roth reports.
When you're a New York cabaret singer who loses your life savings to Bernie Madoff, what do you do next? Why, put on a show, of course. Cynthia Crane offers a taste of her one-woman performance called "John Denver, Bernie Madoff and Me."
Whether you have millions or just a few dollars, how do you know which causes to support? Charles Bronfman and Jeffrey Solomon, co-authors of "The Art of Giving," talk with Tess Vigeland about how to make every charitable dollar count.
Listeners chime in on Marketplace Money coverage, including who should back student loans, who really needs financial education, and our series on kids and money.
Los Angeles Times consumer columnist David Lazarus and Tess Vigeland answer listener questions, from why Starbucks stores don't all carry the same items, to what to do if your company doesn't let you contribute to its retirement plan.
In Japan, solar energy is a green technology that even the middle class can afford. Rob Schmitz of KQED visits the country and reports on the lessons the Land of the Rising Sun has to teach us.
After David Reeves bought a foreclosed home, he found it took a surprising amount of work just to make it livable. He talks with reporter Julie Rose about his experience.
The latest House spending bill passed includes a measure to help the 2,000 or so dealerships being closed by GM and Chrysler. But the legislation only leaves room for a modest number of dealers to get help. Brett Neely reports.
