Oct 14, 2011

Marketplace Money for Friday, October 14, 2011

Our parents have a huge influence on how we manage our money. Car-sharing services are on the rise. Auto makers aren't shaking in their boots. Occupy Wall Street is comprised of a diverse group of people. A "one-percenter" -- investment adviser Josh Brown -- explained to the executives of his industry why American citizens are so angry at them.

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Shelf Life

'Make the Bread, Buy the Butter'

by Tess Vigeland

Oct 13, 2011

We learn what's cheaper -- and tastier -- to make at home and what you should just buy from the grocery store.

Homemade bagels are cheaper than store-bought ones. Jam and butter, just buy at the store.

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Learning about retirement from mom

by Tess Vigeland

Oct 13, 2011

Your parents have a huge influence on how you deal with money. A personal finance columnist shares what she learned about retirement from her mother.

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What's in your wallet?

What's in your wallet, Christian Crocker?

by Marketplace Weekend Staff

Oct 14, 2011

A former personal trainer who suffered a terrible car accident shares what he keeps in his wallet to keep himself motivated.

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Maps - Car culture

Car shares may double as an extended test drive

by Alex Goldmark

Oct 14, 2011

On the fence about what car to buy? New car-sharing services like RelayRides and Zipcar are making it easier for people to rent out automobiles and test drive them.

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Occupy Wall St.

Voices from Occupy Wall Street

by Stacey Vanek Smith

Oct 14, 2011

From unemployed college grads to homemakers, reporter Stacey Vanek Smith talks to the people who are protesting in Zuccotti Park.

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Occupy Wall St.

Dear Wall Street, this is why the people are angry

by Josh Brown

Oct 14, 2011

Josh Brown may be in the same group as the bankers and brokers that the Occupy movements are protesting against, but he's just as angry as the protestors are at his own industry.

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What should your stock portfolio look like?

by Tess Vigeland

Oct 14, 2011

The erratic ups and downs -- particularly the downs -- of the market may make you want to run away from Wall Street. But we talk about asset allocations and how to do it right.

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Getting Personal: How to get out of an $85,000 hole

by Marketplace Staff

Oct 14, 2011

Tess Vigeland and Marketplace's economics editor Chris Farrell answer listeners' money questions.

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Piggy Bank Award

Piggy Bank Award: For a stable 'micro-economy'

by Tess Vigeland

Oct 14, 2011

This week's piggy is awarded to a couple who made smart money decisions for their own "micro-economy."

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Our parents have a huge influence on how we manage our money. Car-sharing services are on the rise. Auto makers aren't shaking in their boots. Occupy Wall Street is comprised of a diverse group of people. A "one-percenter" — investment adviser Josh Brown — explained to the executives of his industry why American citizens are so angry at them.