Aug 31, 2007

Marketplace Money for Friday, August 31, 2007

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Mailbag for Friday, August 31, 2007

by Marketplace Staff

Aug 31, 2007

This week, Chris Farrell answers listener questions about dealing with a spouse's debt, planning for retirement after a big income boost and what to do with a child's earnings.

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Straight Story: Katrina Insurance

by Marketplace Staff

Aug 31, 2007

It's been two years since Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf region and many homeowners are still awaiting payments from their insurance company. Economics editor Chris Farrell looks into why.

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Buzzword: Asset bubble

by Marketplace Staff

Aug 31, 2007

An asset bubble refers to the sudden and dangerous rise in the price of an investment or security. Years ago, it was the dot-coms. Now, it's the subprimes.

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Ever wonder what PMI stood for? What about the differences between a bond's yields versus a bond's price? If this sounds Greek to you, then maybe you should check out our new summer feature Financial Summer School. In our latest financial summer school lesson, we learn that balance is key.

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New Orleans, revisited

by Marketplace Staff

Sep 1, 2007

Two years ago, the world witnessed one of the most devastating natural disasters in history. This week, Marketplace's Sam Eaton went back to New Orleans and talked to three lifelong residents about the Hurricane Katrina, what they learned from it and what they're doing to protect themselves in the future.

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Engaged: The moment of truth

by Marketplace Staff

Sep 1, 2007

All year, Marketplace Money host Tess Vigeland has been following around one couple, Tiffany Lee-Youngren and Michael Fox, as they plan their wedding. And now comes the moment of truth.

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Divorcing to stay healthy

by Marketplace Staff

Sep 1, 2007

Healthcare costs are up so high that many people are forced to consider alternatives. One option is Medicaid, but many experts say it's getting harder to qualify for it. So some couples have figured out a way to get Medicaid coverage by splitting up. Mhari Saito reports.

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CDs are still in style

by Marketplace Staff

Sep 1, 2007

While we're still trying to figure out a way out of the subprime debaucle, one investment that many Americans are finding promising is the good old-fashioned certificate of deposit, or CD. Jill Barshay reports.

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Day in the Work Life: Substitute teacher

by Marketplace Staff

Sep 1, 2007

On this week's Day in the Work Life, we sit up straight and act polite for the substitute teacher.

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Can I really get a ride?

by Marketplace Staff

Sep 1, 2007

In this installment of Conversation from the Corner Office, Marketplace's Kai Ryssdal met up with Enterprise Rent-A-Car CEO Andrew Taylor to find out if they'll really pick you up.