Much of the financial crisis talk has included references to economist John Maynard Keynes, who called for government intervention to boost troubled economies. But commentator Todd Buchholz says Keynes' teacher might be the one with the answers.
Among the more than 200 banks taking federal bailout money is Saigon National Bank in Orange County, Calif. It got a relatively paltry $1.2 million. But why? Rob Schmitz reports.
Sitting in a pile of holiday gifts you don't necessarily want? Why do we spend so much money on presents anyway? Commentator Dan Ariely explains that giving gifts is a waste of money, but crucial as a social lubricant.
Let's face it: It's been a terrible year. Why not forget your financial troubles for awhile and go see a movie? This week, we go to a film archive in Montreal, Canada to find out what it takes to be a good projectionist.
There's a big market for indie films, but funding for the flicks is becoming increasingly difficult. Steve Chiotakis talks to Variety's Michael Speier about the process of making an indie movie and why it's struggling.
Shoe cobbler Ramazan Baydan has had plenty of business, thanks to his claim to the infamous shoe thrown by an Iraqi journalist at President Bush. Daniel Estrin reports on the success of the "Bye Bye Bush" shoe.
It's been a particularly dry time for top-shelf alcohol as premium beer and fine wine are selling comparatively lower to last year. But low-price, supermarket liquor purchases are up. Jean-Luc Renault reports.
Going home to Mexico for the holidays has become an annual pilgrimage for many immigrants, and driving there has a particular appeal for young people raised stateside. Melissa Giraud reports.
