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Marketplace Money for January 24-25, 2009
Jan 23, 2009

Marketplace Money for January 24-25, 2009

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Banks await second round of bailout

Jan 23, 2009
The government is readying the second $350 billion in bailout money as banking stocks continue to dive. Host Tess Vigeland asks Marketplace's senior business correspondent Bob Moon why the first round of money wasn't able to make the fix.

Adjusting to Obama economics

Jan 23, 2009
The White House is considering so many changes it's hard to keep up. Host Tess Vigeland asks Marketplace's Nancy Marshall Genzer how President Obama's plans might affect the personal finances of average Americans.

Straight Story: Lessons from hard times

Jan 23, 2009
In President Obama's inaugural address, economics editor Chris Farrell heard a message about setting a firm foundation. Chris sets the story straight on the lessons we can draw from the current downturn.

The mompreneurial spirit

Jan 23, 2009
With the economy in a tailspin, many stay-at-home moms are starting businesses to help support their families. Marketplace's Mitchell Hartman reports on these so-called "mompreneurs."

Decoder: Points

Jan 23, 2009
In "The Marketplace Decoder," we break down those financial buzzwords making headlines. This week, Marketplace's Ashley Milne-Tyte explains exactly what they mean when they talk about a "point" on the stock market.

Getting Personal

Jan 23, 2009
Host Tess Vigeland and economics editor Chris Farrell answer listener questions about pulling out of the market, retirement plans, investing overseas, credit unions vs. banks, the best use for savings, selling a home and unemployment.
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Day in the Work Life: Web series host

Jan 23, 2009
On this week's "A Day in the Work Life," we log on with Kim Waldauer, host of the web series "Cube News 1."

Do-it-yourself disasters

Jan 23, 2009
People will try just about anything to save a buck. But as Sally Herships reports, sometimes the best way to save money -- and avert disaster -- is to call the professionals to begin with.

Lifestyles of the rich

Jan 23, 2009
Ever wonder how the wealthiest Americans make all their money? So did writer Ryan D'Agostino, so he went right up to their doors and asked them. He talks with host Tess Vigeland about his new book, "Rich Like Them."