Marketplace Money Stories

Aug 3, 2012
Eliminating debt, all in a day — and night’s — work
A banker doesn't listen to her own advice and falls deep into credit card debt. She takes on a blue collar job to get herself back in the black.
Aug 3, 2012
Good things come to those who wait
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Turns out, making split-second gut decisions might not be the best way to make great choices. Author Frank Partnoy says those who take a slower pace win the race.
Aug 3, 2012
Background checks and fishing expeditions
Tess is joined by Paddy Hirsch and David Lazarus to answer listeners questions.
Aug 3, 2012
Why do women get smaller raises than men?
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A recent study showed that managers gave men more than two-thirds of the available raise pool.
Jul 31, 2012
How much is that ‘green’ label on your house worth?
A study suggests that homes certified as environment-friendly do sell at a premium. But in terms of choosing which home to buy, it's still location, location, location first.
Jul 28, 2012
Letters: Whiny Olympians and not-so-free credit reports
Your letters about our stories.
Jul 27, 2012
The daily grind
Workers of all types talk about the challenges of doing their jobs successfully.
Jul 27, 2012
Teaching a hard-work ethic
Some people are born to be hard workers. For the rest of us, don't worry — a good work ethic can be learned.
Jul 27, 2012
Plenty of jobs, lazy Americans just don’t want them
According to Fox Business reporter John Stossel, businesses are hiring, Americans just don't want "those kind of jobs."
Jul 27, 2012
Finding the motivation to work harder
Can't find the drive to work harder? Motivational speaker Eric Chester has some tips on how to get re-energized about our jobs.