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  • Apr 16, 2009

    Morning Reading

    A little good news about the job market this morning. The number of people filing for unemployment benefits fell last week. Still, a record six…

  • When you hear about banks like Goldman Sachs returning their TARP money, you might think that means the taxpayer is getting something like a refund…

  • Why is it that conservatives aren't allowed to protest? Is it because they're generally the party of the status quo and not the party of "change?"…

  • I just have to share this with you. Maybe you're one of the 2.7 million people who've already watched it on YouTube this week, but if not, you…

  • United Airlines is implementing a new policy that significantly overweight passengers will have to buy two seats if there aren't two empty seats…

  • Apr 15, 2009

    Morning Reading

    It's been more than 50 years since the Consumer Price Index fell on an annual basis. Last time it happened was 1955. This morning, the government…

  • Apr 15, 2009

    Give whatcha can

    Not everything's about buying or selling. There's also giving and needing. Reporter Jeff Tyler produced a feature for the Marketplace Morning…

  • Apr 15, 2009

    Sell whatcha got

    If you need some extra cash to pay the IRS or just the light bill, trendwatching.com has a few suggestions. The site claims one new trend in the…

  • I always find it fascinating to check in with people over time. Marketplace reporters Amy Scott and Tess Vigeland are doing a little longitudinal…

  • The IRS comes calling tomorrow, and it looks like many people won't be able to pay what they owe. And because of the recession, more Americans may…

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