May 16, 2008

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Finding a financial planner

by Jeremy Hobson

May 16, 2008

We'd all like some guidance on our finances, but how can you make sure your adviser has your best interests in mind? Jeremy Hobson explains how to pick the right financial planner.

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Switching to a Roth IRA

by Marketplace Staff

May 16, 2008

A down market can be the best time to rearrange your money. Scott talks to Christine Fahlund about taking advantage of the moment to convert your Traditional IRA to a Roth.

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Straight Story: At the core of inflation

by Chris Farrell

May 16, 2008

If prices are up, how are inflation fears decreasing? Economics editor Chris Farrell sets the story straight, explaining how the CPI relates to your rising grocery bill.

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Food Fight

Less wheat means more dough

by Ashley Milne-Tyte

May 16, 2008

Wheat shortages mean rising prices for a loaf of bread. Ashley Milne-Tyte examines the impact on bakers and bread lovers alike.

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Subscribe to your favorite toilet paper

by Marketplace Staff

May 16, 2008

The Internet has allowed us to automate more aspects of our lives. Commentator Ron Lieber introduces us to the next step: subscription toiletries, courtesy of Amazon.

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Getting Personal

by Chris Farrell

May 16, 2008

In this edition of Getting Personal, Chris and Scott talk about a sorority's collection agency threat, dissolving an LLC, timeshares and digging up an investment firm's past.

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Day in the Work Life: Casting director

by Marketplace Staff

May 16, 2008

Are you one of the millions of waiters in LA hoping for your big break? On this week's "A Day in the Work Life," we see how casting director Felicia Fasano finds the next famous face.

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Using the Internet to make ends meet

by Marketplace Staff

May 16, 2008

With budgets tight, more people are turning to the Internet to trade their possessions for cash. Scott speaks to one such seller who just parted with his prized amp collection.

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Payday lenders take to the web

by Marketplace Staff

May 16, 2008

Despite a bad reputation, payday loan stores are popping up on every corner and now, online. Scott asks Stephen Franklin about the success of payday lenders and the pitfalls of signing up.