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Marketplace Weekend for Friday, May 15, 2015
May 14, 2015

Marketplace Weekend for Friday, May 15, 2015

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On this episode of Marketplace Weekend, host Lizzie O'Leary speaks with Marketplace's Tracey Samuelson about trade deals in Congress this week. A family tells a story of a long-distance transaction involving a round trip to Hawaii. Lizzie and Marketplace Tech host Ben Johnson use Apple Pay to buy some sodas, and we hear from one woman about the high transaction fees associated with payday loans and check cashing. Later, we take a trip to a farmers' market and hear from a "player to be named later" on being part of a sports trade. 

Segments From this episode

Tech IRL: Mobile transactions and Apple Pay

May 14, 2015
What does the future hold for mobile payments?

Face-to-face transactions at the farmer's market

May 14, 2015
How to make the most of $20.

Your Wallet: Can you buy exclusivity?

What does exclusivity mean for your personal finances?

Your Wallet: Crazy transaction fees

We dug into your hidden fees with consumer columnist David Lazarus.

The Transaction: Hawaii condo

May 15, 2015
A dire diagnosis nearly derailed the Morales' family vacation.

On this episode of Marketplace Weekend, host Lizzie O’Leary speaks with Marketplace’s Tracey Samuelson about trade deals in Congress this week. A family tells a story of a long-distance transaction involving a round trip to Hawaii. Lizzie and Marketplace Tech host Ben Johnson use Apple Pay to buy some sodas, and we hear from one woman about the high transaction fees associated with payday loans and check cashing. Later, we take a trip to a farmers’ market and hear from a “player to be named later” on being part of a sports trade.