The congressional debate over whether to raise or not raise the federal debt ceiling may seem like a faraway battle. But Congress' decision will have a real impact on the pocketbooks of Americans.
We all know that a home's value is whatever a buyer and seller can agree on. But that doesn't stop us from sometimes wondering what it's worth or believing what we were seeing. So we invited Stan Humphries, Zillow.com's chief economist to explain it to us.
The United States Tennis Association has launched a program to hook younger players by shrinking courts and racquets. The hope is to grow interest in the sport and help produce more American champions.
With more renters crowding the market, the cost of rent is going up. Forget landlords offering free rent or a TV to get you to rent; renters have to appeal to landlords.
Garden State lawmakers gave final approval to a plan that would require public workers to pay more for benefits. Joshua Rauh, associate professor of finance at Northwestern University, explains.
Chris Low, chief economist with FTN Financial, discusses President Obama's $500 million pledge to jump start manufacturing jobs, and how manufacturing plays into the U.S.'s economic expansion.
Jill Schlesinger, editor-at-large at CBS/MoneyWatch, takes a look at today's finalized GDP numbers for the first quarter, and gives us some good economic news.
In a report out today from the journal Nature and Science of Sleep, first-year residents may soon have more hours between shifts to sleep. But that may not be enough to prevent medical errors.
A new study shows that barking is common in domesticated dogs, but nearly absent in their wild counterparts. Did dogs evolve into barkers after humans made them pets?
Two Chinese developers have bought property in Toledo. But there aren't any signs that the Chinese know anything about property development in the U.S.
China is deeply invested in Europe, not only with trade partnerships, but also in European real estate. And with all that investment, a Greek default could have major implications for China.
Debt discussions fell apart in Washington yesterday. But as international lenders get on board with Greece's deficit-cutting plans, should U.S. lawmakers be taking note?
When someone dies, their presence on Facebook or a blog doesn't always reflect their passing. There's often a disconnect between the physical and digital world. A conference in England this weekend aims to explore that.
Sarah Emerson, president of Energy Security Analysis, discusses why the International Energy Agency decided to sell off some of its strategic petroleum oil reserves and how much good the move can do.
Separate economic systems are meant to spur investment and foreign entrepreneurialism. But the Arab economic model may in fact be holding economies back.
Efforts led by Vice President Joe Biden to reach a deficit-reduction deal shut down today as Republican representative Eric Cantor said he was pulling out of the discussions.
The International Energy Agency is planning to release 60 million barrels of oil from its strategic reserves — half of which will come from U.S. reserves.
The U.S. and the International Energy Agency announced today that they plan to release 60 million barrels of crude oil from reserves over the next 30 days. Adolfo Laurenti, deputy chief economist with Mesirow Financial, explains.
Alleged Boston mobster James "Whitey" Bulger has been arrested near Los Angeles after the FBI launched a fresh ad campaign during daytime talk shows. Curt Nickisch from WBUR explains.
The Swedish carmaker has said it can no longer pay its employees because it hasn't secured short-term funding for its business. Jay Nagley, managing director of the consultant firm Redspy Automotive, says the company may not be around much longer.
On Australia's popular beaches, the word "lifeguard" is everywhere — on t-shirts, swimsuits, and actual lifesaving equipment — and now a group of lifeguards says it controls the trademark rights to the word.
Planters, personified by its mascot Mr. Peanut, hasn't sold peanut butter in the U.S. for several decades. But now, Planters parent company Kraft Foods is re-entering the peanut butter market.
Economists often analyze Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's language at press conferences, looking for insights into state of the economy. And at yesterday's press conference, the chairman's tone was more downbeat than usual.
In the season since LeBron James went to play for the Miami Heat, the Cavs have struggled mightily on the court and to fill the stands. But there are signs things may be turning around.
Washington bureau chief John Dimsdale discusses what President Obama had to say in his speech about the Afghanistan troop withdrawal and looks at the economic impact it might have.
Going over listeners' responses to past broadcasts. This week: cutting subsidies on basics doesn't just affect developing countries, business decisions made on the greens, and the meaning of "unambiguous" failure.
Washington bureau chief John Dimsdale discusses what to expect from President Obama's speech on Afghanistan tonight, and how much the troop drawdown will save us.
Greece continues to grapple with its debt crisis. But there are other European countries that have managed to regain their economic footing in this climate.
Hulu may soon be up for grabs. Marketplace Tech Report host John Moe discusses why the online TV show and movie service has been having a tough time lately.
