Marketplace Money Stories

Adam Carolla tells Tess why he thinks used cars are the way to go and offers his thoughts on a certain public radio car talk show.

Phil Reed of Edmunds.com explains what factors you should consider when deciding whether to lease or buy a new car.

Mike Quincy of Consumer Report sheds some light on car pricing and how you can get the best price. He also gives suggestions on the best budget cars.

KPCC's John Rabe talks about how his Mercedes got atherosclerosis after he converted it to run on vegetable oil.

We break down the pros and cons of purchasing new and used cars.

Dexter Ford from the New York Times and Steve Mazor from the Auto Club of Southern California discuss what cars cost us and the mistakes we make when it comes to our cars and finances.

Have you ever had a discussion about money that seemed to go in circles? Carl Richards explains how we carry around "baggage" that can influence our conversations about money.

Stan Humphries, chief economist at Zillow, discusses the current state of the housing market and when we might see a bottom in home prices.

Flattery can lead to success. But obvious flattery can be detrimental. Here's how you can master the art of brown-nosing.