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    Apr 10, 2015

    Marketplace Weekend for Friday, April 10, 2015

    Just in time for spring, we explore new beginnings and fresh starts in our economy at large and our personal lives. Marketplace’s Paddy Hirsch talks about dollar dominance and U.S. currency’s rejuvenation. Javier Chavez tells the story of his new beginning — working for Homeboy Industries after getting out of prison. We hear from a contractor and a homeowner about how to go about home renovations. Plus, it’s wedding season, and a newlywed couple tells their story of joining finances. Guest host David Lazarus gets a plastic surgery consultation as we talk about the price of a new look.

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    Just in time for spring, we explore new beginnings and fresh starts in our economy at large and our personal lives. Marketplace’s Paddy Hirsch talks about dollar dominance and U.S. currency’s rejuvenation. Javier Chavez tells the story of his new beginning — working for Homeboy Industries after getting out of prison. We hear from a contractor and a homeowner about how to go about home renovations. Plus, it’s wedding season, and a newlywed couple tells their story of joining finances. Guest host David Lazarus gets a plastic surgery consultation as we talk about the price of a new look.

    Marketplace Weekend for Friday, April 10, 2015