Tess Vigeland talks to Economics Editor Chris Farrell about Jon Stewart's interview with CNBC's Jim Cramer and whether average investors should pay attention to stock choices recommended on financial shows.
Despite the mortgage crisis, some lenders are still approving loans that end in default. Tess Vigeland talks to Salon.com reporter Alyssa Katz about how some brokers are now causing problems for the Federal Housing Administration.
Demand for Federal Housing Administration mortgage loans is on the rise. But reporter Amanda Aroncyk discovered that the same problems that contributed to the subprime collapse may now be threatening the FHA.
Hot dog sales were up 2 percent in 2008, despite the economic downturn in almost every industry. So what makes the American favorite such a recession-proof meal? Chicago Public Radio's Adriene Hill finds out why from the epicentre of hot dog culture.
The economic downturn is causing some retirees to pick up and move out of the United States in search of a lower cost of living. Reporter Karen Weise journeyed to Panama where she met a retired parole officer originally from Detroit.
The average American has more than $9,000 in credit card debt and often fail to realize that the interest rates change often. Marketplace's Mitchell Hartman reports on how to decipher the fine print and hot to get a handle on debt.
Tess Vigeland and economics editor Chris Farrell give advice to listeners about prioritizing and paying down debt, and where the average person can save on bills.
First-time homebuyers are entitled to an $8,000 tax credit this year, but how do you qualify? It's not as easy as you may think. Marketplace's Rico Gagliano explains who qualifies in our latest Marketplace Decoder.
Obama's mortgage rescue plan calls for relief for Freddie Mae and Freddie Mac customers. It also calls for changes to loan companies, which should offer everyone some relief. Tess Vigeland asks Nic Retisnas of Harvard's Center for Housing Studies to break down the details and beneficiaries of Obama's housing plan.
The federal unemployment rate shot up to a 25-year high of 8.1 percent this year. With millions of people out of work, unemployment offices have been overwhelmed with people seeking benefits. Jeff Tyler reports on how the safety net is being stretched to its limit.
