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Marketplace Money for Friday, February 15, 2013

Feb 15, 2013

Episodes 71 - 80 of 541

  • How is snowstorm Nemo affecting the Northeast? One store owner tells us what’s flying off the shelves as people prepare for the blizzard. Also, things are looking up for the housing market, especially if you’re a seller in Omaha, Neb. And just how much would you pay to find love online? There’s a lot of money in membership dues for online dating sites, but are they worth it? Plus, stories on bonds, a new financial literacy app, a push for more manbags, and why you should draw your debt.

  • We have a hunch how you’re spending this Super Bowl Sunday — and how you’re spending your dough. And just when you thought there were no more possible credit card fees, a new one is in our midst. Plus, can bailing out underwater homeowners help the housing market recover faster? We ask a banker how you can make your re-fi and loan mod requests stand out. We’ve also got stories on a credit card for former substance abusers and dancing during lunch.

  • Housing is making its way back into the headlines, and most of the news is good. We take a look at whether the real estate market is making a comeback. And boy does guest host David Lazarus have a story for you! It starts with a cat bite and ends with a $55,000 hospital bill. We’ve got a medical bill explainer. Plus, teaching your kids to be financially independent starts with good manners. And stories on the retireless and technological changes to your church’s collection plate.

  • Got a question about the flu? We’ve got answers — debunking your flu myths. Plus, a timeline of some of the worst flu pandemics in history. And if you’re in the market to buy a used car, we have some advice to make sure you don’t get stuck with a flood-damaged lemon. We also look at health technology, the costs of quinceaneras, how looming budget cuts in D.C. are reverberating across the classes, and the presidential inauguration.

  • Attention college seniors, we have an awesome college essay topic for you: money. Also, it pays to read the fine print on your cell phone and cable bills. We take a closer look at all those little charges that hike up the total you pay. And crowdfunding is more than fundraising, it’s become a global phenomenon. But why? Plus, money lessons from Monopoly, how some people make use of gray water, and a commentary on romanticizing poverty.

  • This week many of us are doing a double-take at our post-fiscal cliff paychecks. What the payroll tax hike means for working Americans. Also, more people are bucking the tradition of working a full- time job. Freelancing has become the new normal. We’ve got some tips and advice for those of you braving the freelancing world. And some brands thrive on exclusivity. But limiting supply doesn’t always create a demand.

  • A new year provides the perfect opportunity to give our personal finances a fresh start. What do you resolve to change in 2013? We have tips for keeping those money resolutions. If you’re looking for lessons on money, perhaps you should turn to “Hamlet.” We look at the connection between Shakespeare and finance. Plus, stories on getting money for your unredeemed gift cards, how to control the behavior of your party guests, what you can learn financially from pawn shops, and the high costs of attending college bowl games.

  • Paying with cash may be passé, but swiping that credit card is getting to be old school too. And, tipping a little extra during the holidays is an American tradition but is that tip from guilt or gratitude? Plus, how do you keep a natural disaster from becoming a financial one?

  • It’s the season for giving, and this year that apparently includes company bonuses. Workers are also giving back to their companies, by skipping vacations. How has charity changed over time and why ’tis better to give than to receive? Plus, we give you a first hand lesson in Christmas tree buying and share why some people think you shouldn’t volunteer for the holidays.

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