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Marketplace Weekend for Friday, April 10, 2015
Apr 10, 2015

Marketplace Weekend for Friday, April 10, 2015

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Just in time for spring, we explore new beginnings and fresh starts in our economy at large and our personal lives. Marketplace's Paddy Hirsch talks about dollar dominance and U.S. currency's rejuvenation. Javier Chavez tells the story of his new beginning — working for Homeboy Industries after getting out of prison. We hear from a contractor and a homeowner about how to go about home renovations. Plus, it's wedding season, and a newlywed couple tells their story of joining finances. Guest host David Lazarus gets a plastic surgery consultation as we talk about the price of a new look.

Segments From this episode

Your Wallet: Fast money

We want to know: what's the fastest money you've ever made?

Scoring a home run with a spring renovation

Apr 10, 2015
What to do when your dream home needs sprucing up.

Putting a price tag on looking pretty

Apr 10, 2015
Money can't buy you love, but it can score you a new nose.

What happens when two bank accounts get married

Apr 10, 2015
A couple discusses their financial approach to tying the knot.

Homeboy Industries helps former gang member start over

Oct 9, 2015
Javier Chavez now works as a mentor in Los Angeles.

Just in time for spring, we explore new beginnings and fresh starts in our economy at large and our personal lives. Marketplace’s Paddy Hirsch talks about dollar dominance and U.S. currency’s rejuvenation. Javier Chavez tells the story of his new beginning — working for Homeboy Industries after getting out of prison. We hear from a contractor and a homeowner about how to go about home renovations. Plus, it’s wedding season, and a newlywed couple tells their story of joining finances. Guest host David Lazarus gets a plastic surgery consultation as we talk about the price of a new look.