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Marketplace Money for April 4-5, 2009
Apr 3, 2009

Marketplace Money for April 4-5, 2009

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Fallout: The Financial Crisis

Hit twice by layoffs, family gets moving

by Rachel Dornhelm
Apr 3, 2009
When Yvonne and Ronnie Hart both lost their jobs in California, they headed for Houston, where family and friends are helping them make a new start. Rachel Dornhelm reports.
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Fallout: The Financial Crisis

In Scranton, hard times are here again

by Marketplace Staff
Apr 3, 2009
The economy has not been kind to Scranton, Pa. -- even during some of America's good times. Reporter Peter Crimmins attended a job fair to find out how residents of this hard-luck town are dealing with this recession.
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The Straight Story

by Chris Farrell and Tess Vigeland
Apr 3, 2009
Tess Vigeland and economics editor Chris Farrell discuss how to prepare for the potential loss of entire industries and how some people might have to start rethinking their plans for retirement.
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Fallout: The Financial Crisis

Congress eyes tougher credit card laws

by Tess Vigeland
Apr 3, 2009
A congressional subcommittee recently approved a version of a credit-card "bill of rights" that could protect consumers from abusive billing practices. Nick Bourke of the Pew Charitable Trust talks about some companies' questionable methods.
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Online checking is a good option

by Marketplace Staff
Apr 3, 2009
Money market funds, CDs and other accounts that used to offer large returns are now only offering 1% interest. Laura Bruce of Bankrate.com discusses whether high interest online accounts come with a risky catch.
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Getting Personal

by Chris Farrell
Apr 3, 2009
Tess Vigeland and Chris Farrell answer listeners' questions about whether moving during the recession is a good idea, what to do when a company stops matching 401(k)s and how to handle unused pension or HSA funds.
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Day in the Work Life: Pro hockey player

by Marketplace Staff
Apr 3, 2009
We hear from professional hockey player Mike Komisarek, a defenseman for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League.
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Fallout: The Financial Crisis

Iceland warms up to frugality

by Stephen Beard
Apr 3, 2009
On the brink of financial collapse last year, Iceland is now trying to recover and its citizens are embracing a culture of conservative spending. Stephen Beard reports.
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Demystifying tax law changes

by Tess Vigeland
Apr 3, 2009
Quite a few modifications to tax laws have resulted from President Obama's stimulus plan and housing credit. Tax analyst Mark Luscombe explains what the changes mean for those who have not yet filed returns.
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