The number of people living the U.S. is expected to grow significantly in the next 40 years, which may strain our social system and overall economy. But commentator Joel Kotkin says not to worry.
Slate writer Heidi Moore and The Atlantic Magazine's Megan McArdle talk with Bob Moon about the Federal Reserve's latest moves, and whether the president's plan for a bipartisan health care summit is a good idea.
Marketplace's Brendan Newnam and Rico Gagliano chat with fellow staffers Rod Abid, George Judson, and Stacey Vanek-Smith about under-the-radar stories: Cocaine bouquets, the McItaly, and what most annoys people at work.
A new study has found that ski trails where trees and plants have been wrenched from the ground to create a clear descent are harmful. Some resorts are now building kinder runs. Jennifer Collins reports.
At a court hearing in Philadelphia, the government argued that it has no need to show probable cause of a crime to track your cell phone location. CNET's Declan McCullagh talks the details with Bob Moon.
A court in Paris has found eBay harmed the image of Louis Vuitton and must stop using the luxury brand's name to drive traffic to its Web site. Jeff Tyler reports.
A key Democrat and Republican have agreed to set aside the idea of a Consumer Financial Protection Agency and work together on bipartisan financial reform legislation. Will they succeed? Nancy Marshall Genzer reports.
Bipartisan negotiations in the Senate over how to generate new jobs have fallen apart. So Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid now intends to bring up a scaled-back bill offering businesses tax incentives for hiring new employees. John Dimsdale reports.
When reporter Sean Cole began to investigate housing auctions, he stumbled upon a kind of auction he had never heard of before — a not-an-absolute auction.
When listener Michael Woods called to ask about an old stock certificate, Tess Vigeland did the only thing she could do: turn to scripophilist David Beach for some expert advice.
Kathy Kristof of CBS MoneyWatch talks about her own switch from full-time to freelance. She and Tess Vigeland also help a new Army enlistee figure out what to do with his underwater mortgage before basic training is over.
Tess Vigeland talks with The New York Times' Ron Lieber about the retirement tool that recently got a big boost from the Obama administration — annuities.
Cindy Ehnes, director of the California Department of Managed Health Care, joins Tess Vigeland to talk about discount health plans that are often billed as insurance but are really no better than coupons.
People whose homes are worth less than the mortgage may be tempted to walk away. Or sell the house for less than they owe. But as Marketplace's Jeff Tyler reports, the debt could haunt you for years to come.
Retail sales rose by half of a percent in January — more than expected. What's driving consumers right now? Steve Chiotakis talks to economist Conrad DeQuadros with RDQ Economics.
A report out from a pro-health reform group says profits shot up last year at the nation's top five private insurance companies. But at the same time, more than 2.5 million people lost coverage. Mitchell Hartman reports.
White House economic advisers released a grim-looking forecast for job growth, with unemployment staying around 9 percent at least through next year. Bill Radke goes deeper with economics correspondent Chris Farrell.
City officials in Vancouver are optimistic about prospects for business as a result of the Winter Olympics. But if Utah's experience is any indicator, the Games may not be as profitable as the city would hope. Bob Moon reports.
Germany was Europe's powerhouse in the first half of last year, helping pull the rest of the eurozone out of recession. But reports this morning indicate the German economy stagnated in the last quarter. Stephen Beard explores what this means for the euro.
The NBA's slam-dunk contest was once the big event of the season beyond the finals, but the contest hasn't been held in that high of a regard for a while. Nancy Farghalli reports what the dunking contest means for contestants now.
The holiday crowd-pleaser Valentine's Day was reportedly made for under $50 million, though the credits boast an impressive list of celebrities. Jennifer Collins explores the how's and benefits of an all-star flick with a cost-effective approach.
Despite stuck under piles of snow, key senators reached a bipartisan deal on a jobs bill. But in a surprise move, Majority Leader Harry Reid decided only a slimmed down bill should move forward. Steve Chiotakis talks to Marketplace's Brett Neely.
Each week on Marketplace Money, host Tess Vigeland looks at the week's major national and international stories that will impact the average listener's wallet.
Google's new fiber-optic Internet service can provide service for up to half a million people. Communities are trying to rally support to get their chance to use it.
NBC is showing some major events from the Vancouver Olympics hours after they've ended, even though the results will be all over the Internet. Nancy Marshall Genzer reports.
Commentator Susan Lee recently participated in a conference about how to build an ethical economy at Trinity Church on Wall Street. She shares her perspective as both an economist and theologian.
European leaders promised solidarity with Greece, but have offered few concrete proposals. European correspondent Stephen Beard talks with Kai Ryssdal about what the E.U. might do to help Athens avoid a default.
The White House released its annual Economic Report, and it expects the economy to create an average of 95,000 jobs a month this year. That's a turnaround from the job losses that have been piling up since the recession began. John Dimsdale reports.
Governors from four states that house Toyota plants have asked Congress to be fair to the automaker amidst its massive recall. Why? Alisa Roth reports.
The White House released its annual economic report this morning with news that credit would stay tight and unemployment would remain high. Not a great report, but not horrible when kept in perspective, as Brett Neely reports.
With the casual restaurant industry experiencing big drops in sales, the Hooters chain is looking for a buyer. Jeremy Hobson reports — without using a single Hooters-themed pun.
Reality show Survivor celebrates its 10-year anniversary tonight with a 20th edition of the show. Ashley Milne-Tyte delves into a history of the show and how it helped bring a whole new business model to television.
NBC projects it will lose $200 million on the Vancouver Winter Olympics, as some of the bigger traditional advertisers are skipping the games entirely. But Mitchell Hartman reports there are still golden marketing opportunities to be found there.
The Congressional Oversight Panel, which oversees TARP, says it has new concerns about banks that made loans for commercial real estate. Its chair, Elizabeth Warren, explains to Steve Chiotakis.
Residents snowbound for another day in the nation's capital are desperately seeking shovels and plows to dig out from their homes and businesses. John Dimsdale reports.
The European Union has reached a deal on a financial rescue for Greece to prevent the country's debt problems from spreading to other eurozone countries. Steve Chiotakis gets details from Marketplace's Stephen Beard.
With all of its recall issues, Toyota has a lot of explaining to do. But before that, the company is doing some apologizing in the form of a TV ad. Rico Gagliano looks into the history of corporate mea culpas to see how Toyota's stacks up.
A draft of the fifth edition of the Diagnostic Statistical Manual has hit the Internet. The DSM isn't just a guide to disorders, it's a manual for making money. Gregory Warner reports.
Health care insurer Anthem Blue Cross has been getting a lot of attention for its decision to increase rates. Anthem customer and commentator Robert Reich says the company's move is a good argument for reform.
The nation's capital is hopping because the bad old days when Washington's murder rate was the highest in the country and the mayor was busted for smoking crack seem like a long time ago. Why? Brett Neely reports.
Amity Jeans, assistant manager at Frager's Hardware in Washington, D.C., talks with Kai Ryssdal about how the East Coast snowstorm has affected the store's business.
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's testimony before a House committee was postponed because of the East Coast snowstorm, but he made sure to release his statement anyway. Why? Bob Moon reports.
A report from Germany's Der Spiegel magazine says Goldman Sachs helped engineer a trade that gave Greece an extra billion dollars worth of credit. Brett Neely explains how Greece was cooking its books.
In prepared remarks, Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke said before long, the Fed may raise the discount rate, the interest rate it charges member banks. Bill Radke gets more from Mark Vitner, senior economist at Wells Fargo.
Are the high costs of Botox getting you down? One doctor's Web-based initiative is offering a solution: Botox discounts when you buy in bulk. Jennifer Collins explores whether this approach risks quality.
In the aftermath of last month's earthquake, roughly 600 tent cities have sprung up around Haiti's capital, Port au Prince. And small-scale entrepreneurs have found ways to keep cash flowing. Sabri Ben-Achour reports.
Some of the euro's weakness in the wake of Greece's debt crisis has been caused by foreign exchange speculators that have been shorting the currency by betting it will fall further. Mitchell Hartman reports.
Global stock markets have calmed down on word that Germany may help Greece with a short-term solution to its debt problems. Bill Radke finds out why Germany is coming to the rescue from Marketplace's Stephen Beard.
Public workers in Athens are protesting in the streets against Greece's new austerity measures, which include changes to retirement benefits. Steve Chiotakis looks into the workers' perspective from business editor (and cousin) Sotos Chiotakis.
Over the next few weeks, NBC will be airing an announcement on the proposed merger between media giants NBC Universal and Comcast. The public has about a month to raise objections to the deal. Why should they care? Jeff Tyler reports.
The East Coast has been pummeled with its second big snowstorm in a week, leaving Congress with no choice but to cancel most of its work. Steve Chiotakis talks to Marketplace's Brett Neely about what's being pushed back on Capitol Hill.
The Saints' Super Bowl win was a big boost for a football team whose fans used to call them the "Aints." Commentator Jon Wertheim says it was also a boost for the city.
Insurance companies are exempt from antitrust laws. But Congress has been trying to change that for years, without success. Nancy Marshall Genzer reports.
China's presence in Latin American countries like Bolivia is growing. The Andean nation is importing more goods directly from China, but they're doing it in a distinctly Bolivian fashion.
Jeremy Anwyl, CEO of auto information site Edmunds.com, talks with Kai Ryssdal about why Toyota's problems have grown so much and the impact they might have on other car makers.
First Lady Michelle Obama will lead a new campaign to fight childhood obesity. Nutrition advocates say part of this fight is making healthy food more appealing. Sarah Gardner reports.
California's largest for-profit health insurer, Anthem Blue Cross, has told individual policy holders their premiums may jump up as much as 39%. John Dimsdale reports that Anthem's rate increase has become part of the health care debate in Washington.
Investors are feeling more comfortable with the prospects a solution to the debt problems in Greece, Spain and Portugal. Steve Chiotakis talks to analyst Juli Niemann of Smith, Moore and Company.
French nuclear power giant Areva is buying Ausra, a Silicon Valley solar start-up, with hopes of dominating the solar thermal power market. Sarah Gardner explains who gets what out of the deal and why Areva might be looked at as a French GE.
A new survey from the National Federation of Independent Business says the mood among small businesses remains sullen despite a growing U.S. economy. Brett Neely examines what could lift the gloom.
Federal Aviation Administration says airline pilots can't fly more than eight hours a day. But a special Frontline report airing tonight shows us a world that doesn't abide by this rule — at the severe risk of the pilots. Miles O'Brien reports.
