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Marketplace Weekend for Friday, Feb. 13, 2015
Feb 13, 2015

Marketplace Weekend for Friday, Feb. 13, 2015

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This weekend, we're talking about mobility and the American Dream. As the first part of a collaborative series, "Six Routes to Riches" with the BBC, we examine what it takes to succeed in the German economy. Plus, guest host Barbara Bogaev speaks with Marketplace's Amy Scott about how early education impacts future economic mobility. We also hear a personal story from Jay Cramer about how losing his physical mobility changed his finances.

Segments From this episode

My Money Story: The economics of life in a wheelchair

Feb 13, 2015
An accident that changed Jay Cramer's mobility also changed his finances.

Six Routes: How to make it in Germany

Feb 13, 2015
This sums it up: The German word for debt – "schuld" – can also mean "guilt."

Opening economic doors with early childhood education

Feb 13, 2015
Can a good preschool education lead to higher wages?

Your Wallet: Tell us your dirty little (work) secrets

A lie you got away with, shortcuts you take, backs you dream of stabbing?

This weekend, we’re talking about mobility and the American Dream. As the first part of a collaborative series, “Six Routes to Riches” with the BBC, we examine what it takes to succeed in the German economy. Plus, guest host Barbara Bogaev speaks with Marketplace’s Amy Scott about how early education impacts future economic mobility. We also hear a personal story from Jay Cramer about how losing his physical mobility changed his finances.