Sep 24, 2010

Marketplace Money for September 24, 2010

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Health reform

Health Insurance: Read the Fine Print

by Gregory Warner

Sep 21, 2010

With the new provisions of the health care reform comes new restrictions and rules. Gregory Warner parses through the details of what's happening at the insurance companies, and what that means for you.

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Getting a fix without dental insurance

by Marketplace Staff

Sep 23, 2010

There are an estimated 45 million people under 65 who don't have dental insurance. For some -- like reporter Vanessa Romo -- that means going out on a limb and naming your own price.

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Listen up, music fans: Shh!

by Marketplace Staff

Sep 23, 2010

It's expensive to go to a rock 'n' roll show today -- so let's make sure the experience is worth it. New York Times columnist Ron Lieber has some tips.

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How apps can help you shop smarter

by Tess Vigeland

Sep 23, 2010

Smart phone apps aren't just for fun and games. The L.A. Times' Michelle Maltais -- a self-proclaimed "appiphiliac" -- explains how certain apps can also save you money.

A man displays his iPhone 4 in New York City.

Spencer Platt/Getty Images

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What we should expect from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

by Tess Vigeland

Sep 24, 2010

With the new appointment of Elizabeth Warren to the CFPB, changes in consumer protection are expected to be on their way. Tess speaks to two experts on what issues they think should be handled and how.

Professor Elizabeth Warren, chairman of the Congressional Oversight Panel set up to oversee the TARP program

Tim Sloan/AFP/Getty Images

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Spending habits: influenced more by peers, or demographic?

by Ashley Milne-Tyte

Sep 24, 2010

Can you save money by keeping up with the Joneses? The website Bundle.com lets you compare your spending habits with other people like you. But can it change the way you spend and save?

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Getting Personal: How to balance debt payment and savings

by Marketplace Staff

Sep 24, 2010

Is an adjustable-rate mortgage a good idea? Host Tess Vigeland talks with David Lazarus for answers. Plus, get the low-down on counterfeit bills, mortgage modifications, and how to strike a balance between saving for the future and paying off past debt.