People will try just about anything to save a buck. But as Sally Herships reports, sometimes the best way to save money — and avert disaster — is to call the professionals to begin with.
Host Tess Vigeland and economics editor Chris Farrell answer listener questions about pulling out of the market, retirement plans, investing overseas, credit unions vs. banks, the best use for savings, selling a home and unemployment.
In "The Marketplace Decoder," we break down those financial buzzwords making headlines. This week, Marketplace's Ashley Milne-Tyte explains exactly what they mean when they talk about a "point" on the stock market.
With the economy in a tailspin, many stay-at-home moms are starting businesses to help support their families. Marketplace's Mitchell Hartman reports on these so-called "mompreneurs."
In President Obama's inaugural address, economics editor Chris Farrell heard a message about setting a firm foundation. Chris sets the story straight on the lessons we can draw from the current downturn.
The White House is considering so many changes it's hard to keep up. Host Tess Vigeland asks Marketplace's Nancy Marshall Genzer how President Obama's plans might affect the personal finances of average Americans.
The government is readying the second $350 billion in bailout money as banking stocks continue to dive. Host Tess Vigeland asks Marketplace's senior business correspondent Bob Moon why the first round of money wasn't able to make the fix.
Hospital cutbacks and slimmed-down insurance coverage have reduced the number of autopsies. For many families, finding out why a loved one died now comes at a price. Caitlan Carroll reports.
Listeners tell us what they think about our comments regarding Illinois Gov. Blagojevich, student loans, personal finance resolutions, and the sorry state of Chris Farrell's office.
