Sep 30, 2015

Marketplace Morning Report for Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Airing on Wednesday, September 30, 2015: On today's show, we'll talk about what was, for many, a miserable summer for investment portfolios; and we'll talk with author Andy Weir about how his book "The Martian" went from a 99 cent e-reader book to a big Hollywood film.

Segments From this episode

Pension advances draw scrutiny

by Mitchell Hartman

Sep 29, 2015

Are plans that buy future pension payments for a lump sum basically pricey loans?

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October deadline looms for credit cards with chips

by Nova Safo

Sep 30, 2015

There's an economic incentive to get everyone on the more-secure system.

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The science and economics behind 'The Martian'

by Molly Wood

Sep 30, 2015

The humble origin of a big Hollywood production.

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Organic seafood? Not so fast.

by Marketplace Contributor

Sep 30, 2015

It's new and complicated territory for the USDA.

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Mid-day Update

PODCAST: What makes seafood organic?

by David Brancaccio

Sep 30, 2015

Pension advances, credit card technology, and organic seafood

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Airing on Wednesday, September 30, 2015: On today’s show, we’ll talk about what was, for many, a miserable summer for investment portfolios; and we’ll talk with author Andy Weir about how his book “The Martian” went from a 99 cent e-reader book to a big Hollywood film.