Jun 3, 2011

Marketplace Money for Friday, June 3, 2011

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What's in your wallet?

What's in your wallet, Joseph Ballet?

by Marketplace Weekend Staff

Jun 3, 2011

A Louisiana transplant in Alabama talks about why he carries a pistol permit in his wallet.

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Another chance at school and employment

by Marketplace Staff

Jun 3, 2011

A few months ago, Cecilia Marquez took a risk and left school to take on a full-time job. We check in with her to see what's happened since.

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Getting Personal: Helping a friend out, starting a business

by Marketplace Staff

Jun 3, 2011

Scott Chiotakis and Marketplace's economics editor Chris Farrell answer your personal finance questions.

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Egyptians in U.S. struggling to send money home

by Marketplace Staff

Jun 3, 2011

For many immigrants, it's an obligation to send money back to their families. But many Egyptians in the U.S. are suffering from the recession and are sending less or no money back to their families in Egypt.

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The psychology behind the price tag

by Marketplace Staff

Jun 3, 2011

Ever wonder why some store's prices may end in a nine, eight or zero? Author William Poundstone talks about how those numbers influence what you buy.

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Talking to your parents about their money

by Marketplace Staff

Jun 3, 2011

It's hard to talk to people about how they manage their money, especially your own parents. Learn some tips on how to start talking to aging parents about their finances and what information you should get from them.

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Beware the fees on new unemployment pre-paid debit cards

by Marketplace Staff

Jun 3, 2011

States have moved to replace unemployment checks with pre-paid debit cards, but workers should beware of extra fees and rules that vary from state to state.