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  • Mortgage rates are now at historic lows — 4.56 percent. Marketplace asked realtors across the country whether or not the new rates are encouraging potential home buyers.

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  • Jul 24, 2010

    Getting Personal

    Tess Vigeland and Los Angeles Times columnist David Lazarus answer listener questions including how to get a project loan on property, should one get a collateral loan and what is the best way to save a set amount of money.

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  • Tess Vigeland offers an update on the phenomenon of "haul videos."

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  • This week the Federal Trade Commission issued a report calling for major changes in the debt collection industry. Robert Andrews analyzes the debt industry.

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  • Jul 17, 2010

    Getting Personal

    Tess Vigeland and personal finance expert Kathy Kristoff answer your questions on how a newly-wed couple should handle joint finances and how a cash-strapped family can manage to add to their savings.

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  • Jul 17, 2010

    Call Center: 101

    Marketplace reporter, Gregory Warner, walks listeners through how a health insurance call center representative is created.

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  • Marketplace asked you to submit your story of when being a cheapskate ended up smacking you in the fact. Here are our top favorites.

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  • Spain holds the record of having the highest unemployment rate among its youth — those between 16 and 24 years old — but not everyone is keen on reforming Spain's labor market.

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  • In some areas of the country transit authorities are cutting service and raising fares. Matthew Schuerman looks at how New Jersey riders are coping with the increased expense.

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  • The Senate voted in favor of a financial reform bill that President Obama is expected to sign next week. Travis Plunkett, legislative director for the Consumer Federation of America tells us what issues to look out for.

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