Tess Vigeland reviews what listeners had to say about Marketplace stories on taking the long view on the markets and job creation as a fix for the unemployment problem.
Investor lawsuits over failed bank investments are becoming more commonplace. As Senior Editor Paddy Hirsch explains in the latest from his Whiteboard series, it all comes down to a little thing called fiduciary.
Marketplace's Gregory Warner talks to Tess Vigeland about the CLASS Act, a little known provision in health care reform that provides long-term health care insurance.
Tess Vigeland stops by the Lamp Community, a homeless shelter on Skid Row in Los Angeles, for a money management class that teaches its clients how to save for a better future, even from incomes between $200 to $900 a month.
Charles Wheelan, a disgruntled airline passenger, talks to Tess Vigeland about his lawsuit over a $25 checked baggage fee, after United Airlines lost his bag.
The city of Nottingham wants to capitalize on the new "Robin Hood" movie and draw tourists to the rather depressing city in the British Midlands. Those who do, however, might find that Sherwood Forest is a sad remnant of its former self. Stephen Beard reports.
In a speech, former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker suggested there was threat of a break up to the eurozone. Professor Barry Eichengreen talks with Kai Ryssdal about what can see the eurozone through its crisis and what would happen if a country pulls out of the euro.
Fortune Magazine's Leigh Gallagher and T. Rowe Price's Andy Brooks talk with Kai Ryssdal about what's going on in investors' minds right now and signs of recovery in the economy.
Senators want tougher rules for Wall Street. Wall Street says it's just trying to make money. At times it seems like the people in Washington, D.C., and New York are speaking a different language. But commentator K.C. Cole says boundaries may be a good thing.
NBC is ending long-running drama "Law & Order." Some spin-offs of the show will remain on the air, but the news is a big blow for actors in New York City. Jeremy Hobson reports.
BP's CEO is taking flak for his comment that the big oil spill is "tiny" in relation to the "very big ocean." With one researcher suggesting that the massive oil leak could be much bigger than BP has admitted, the company is increasingly on the defensive. Bob Moon reports.
Every time you pay with plastic, somebody else pays too. The business that's taking the card pays a fee to the bank that issues the card. And the credit card firm gets some money too. But the Senate has passed an amendment that would restrict those types of interchange fees. Jeff Horwich reports.
The Senate's financial reform bill continues to take shape, and though some rules may change, some aspects of the financial industry may remain constant. Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich talks to Stacey Vanek-Smith.
Seven more states joined a lawsuit against the Obama administration's health care plan, making for a total of 21 states protesting the U.S. mandate to buy health insurance. Jill Barshay reports.
The Senate has approved an amendment to its financial reform bill that would increase regulation of ratings agencies, which have been spotlighted for their close-knit relationships with top banks. John Dimsdale reports.
The gym can be an overwhelming place for the 65+ set, and more senior citizens are making it a point to keep in shape. Older Londoners have found another way to stay fit: a senior playground. Christopher Werth reports.
General Motors is in talks to merge Google's smartphone operating system with its OnStar network. The new technology would allow drivers to use their phones to start the engine or keep up with maintenance. Janet Babin reports.
Congress wants to determine how much oil spilling into the Gulf of Mexico from the accident at the BP oil rig. Although BP has said 5,000 barrels a day were spilling from the well, new reports say it could be more than 10 times that amount.
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.
A tour of the Hope Solar factory in Beijing reveals a budding business in alternative energy and tough competition for global competitors, especially in the U.S.
After last week's chaotic stock market free fall, heads of the major exchanges came up with a solution: Some trades are off, while some will still stand. Critics say that this idea will lessen the legitimacy of the market.
Retailers worried that shoppers are still skittish about spending money are trying harder than ever to get consumers into their stores to flex their buying power. And what they're finding is that many of us will spend more when they offer us less. Adam Allington goes shopping to explain.
Author Adam Nicolson grew up in Sissinghurst Castle, a popular tourist destination in England. He talks with Kai Ryssdal about his new book, "Sissinghurst, An Unfinished History," and his quest to restore a farm at his family home.
In Greece, the unemployment rate for people between 18-30 is more than 25% — more than twice the rate in the general population. Joanna Kakissis reports that austerity measures are going to bring a lot of pain.
Producers of the Oscar-winning movie "The Hurt Locker" say they've identified thousands of people who illegally grabbed their film online. They say they'll sue if download thieves don't settle out of court. Eve Troeh reports.
To reduce their budgets, states have tried to cut health programs, like home care for the elderly. Legal obstacles have made it impossible. But California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is unveiling a new tactic: cutting the programs entirely. Jeff Horwich reports.
The climate and energy bill recently introduced in the U.S. Senate is aimed at cutting global warming emissions 17 percent by 2020. But the legislation won't help us break our fossil-fuel habit any time soon. Sarah Gardner reports.
A new report says foreclosures are down 2% from a year ago. That's good news, right? But that same report says the number of houses being repossessed is up 45%. Alisa Roth breaks down the numbers and what it means for the housing market.
During the economic hardships in the 30s, exotic diets became all the rage. Diet book author Susan Yager says the same is true today. She explores the phenomenon and our obsession with losing weight with Stacey Vanek-Smith.
The latest TARP report says Wall Street banks have cut back on lending to small businesses by 9% since the program began. The bailout was meant to help open up lending. Steve Chiotakis talks to Elizabeth Warren, chair of the Congressional Oversight Panel.
The 500-euro note is a favorite for criminals in Europe, as it makes it easier to transport dirty money. So the U.K. is taking the note out of circulation.
New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo is investigating whether eight Wall Street banks misled rating agencies, the latest of a string of federal inquiries into the practices of leading financial institutions.
Ford has managed to have four straight profitable quarters and a rising stock price without any government help. The secret: Americans' love for trendy, European-style cars. Jill Barshay reports.
President Obama tours Buffalo, N.Y. today to tour a small manufacturing plant and talk to workers about the economy. The city wants to bring back lost manufacturing jobs. Mark Scott reports.
Spain has ordered a 5 percent cut in public sector pay this year, with a pay freeze to follow next year. The move is an effort to avoid similar debt and protest problems to those suffered by Greece.
Like the United States, China is wrestling with its health care systems. And party officials are looking to the U.S. for good ideas as they struggle to provide universal primary care for 1.3 billion people, from affluent city dwellers to nomads in poor western provinces.
Under the energy and climate bill introduced today, new limits on carbon dioxide pollution wouldn't hit all industries at once, and oil companies wouldn't be allowed into the carbon trading market. Nancy Marshall Genzer reports.
U.S. farmers say imported catfish should be more rigorously inspected, but some suspect it's just a ploy to cut off competition. John Dimsdale reports.
The Federal Communications Commission says it wants to find a way to put an end to phone bills that number in the hundreds or maybe even in the thousands of dollars. Brett Neely reports.
Kai Ryssdal reviews what listeners had to say about stories involving the housing industry, cuts in education, the death of the print business, and whether children actually make people happier.
Louisiana legislature has introduced a bill that would make it harder for law schools and law students to fight for compensation after disasters like BP's oil spill. Eve Troeh reports.
Federal prosecutors are looking into whether Morgan Stanley bet against its investors and misled clients about derivatives deals. Wall Street Journal reporter Amir Efrati talks the details with Stacey Vanek-Smith.
As gas prices go up in the summer, you might think transit systems would take advantage of people wanting to flee their cars. But Los Angeles Times columnist David Lazarus says not enough is being done get more people to use public transportation.
Gas, food, and consumer prices are up enough in China to have investors concerned about the possibility of another bubble. A Chinese central bank advisor wants to reduce the risk of inflation by raising interest rates. Scott Tong reports.
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation wants to require the country's 40 largest banks to create a living will in case they run into financial problems. But some worry these wouldn't have much of a shelf life. John Dimsdale reports.
The House of Representatives will hear testimony from oil executives who shared responsibility in the BP oil rig disaster. John Dimsdale covers the finger-pointing and a proposed $10 billion liability cap.
Location-based marketing is fast becoming a pivotal next step for the social media-aware business. And when Facebook unveils its new service, it'll be the biggest player in the market. Janet Babin reports.
New Prime Minister David Cameron and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg began work today heading the U.K.'s first coalition government since World War II. Steve Chiotakis and Stephen Beard explore possible points of friction between the two ruling parties.
Senators John Kerry and Joe Lieberman unveil an energy and climate bill today that includes a federal mandate for renewable energy. But Senate leaders want to scale down the bill as it lacks Republican co-sponsors. Nancy Marshall Genzer reports.
Author Patricia Morrisroe talks with Kai Ryssdal about her new book, "Wide Awake: A Memoir of Insomnia," whether we're sleeping less than we were 50 years ago, and when America's major sleep problem began.
Drugstore chain Walgreens has announced plans to sell genetic testing kits for diseases like cancer and cystic fibrosis. But Eve Troeh reports a little knowledge may be a dangerous thing.
Executives from BP and its drilling rig partners tried to explain to the Senate Energy Committee how the Gulf oil accident wasn't their fault. Now changes may be coming to the agency that regulates offshore drilling. Brett Neely reports.
