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  • Physics professor Lawrence Krauss lectures that universities aren't really businesses, and that university presidents who act as high-powered CEOs and run them like they are risk faculty revolts.

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  • How can the record companies stay alive when American consumers trade over a billion music tracks freely online every month? Commentator Celia Hirschman offers a win-win solution for labels, artists and fans.

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  • You can't go horseback riding at the Big Nerd Ranch, but you can rope in some killer software-coding skills.

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  • In the first installment of our latest Marketplace Money series, we follow Tiffany and Mike, an engaged couple embarking on the journey of marrying their finances. We follow the couple's economic union up to the wedding date on Sept. 1.

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  • A new study says that if you're trying to curb your appetite for spending, you might be making yourself more vulnerable to other urges down the road. Tess Vigeland talks to professor and consumer researcher Ron Faber, who co-authored the study.

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  • If you've ever had your credit card mysteriously shut down because the company wants to protect you against fraud, you'll know this can burn you. Tess Vigeland sits down with analyst Ted Crooks to talk about fraud and "suspicious" activity.

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  • This week, long-term health care insurance is in trouble. Chris looks at why and helps us find a solution.

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  • Biologics are the most expensive pharmaceuticals on the market, but you never see them advertised. This week, the FDA announced more research is needed for possible cheaper generic versions. Andrea Smardon reports.

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  • Allowances can be a tricky subject. How much should you give your kids, or should you give them any money at all? Ashley Milne-Tyte finds out what some parents are doing.

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  • Mar 31, 2007

    Buzzword: "M"

    This week's Marketplace Money buzzword is brought to you by the letter "M."

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