Jan 16, 2007

Marketplace PM for January 16, 2007

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Verizon sells off New England lines

by Kai Ryssdal

Jan 16, 2007

Verizon's about done with old-fashioned phone lines. The company announced today it's spinning off local lines in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. Keith Shortall reports.

For some, life is good — and hidden

by Miranda Kennedy

Jan 16, 2007

Most Afghans say their lives haven't improved since U.S. troops were sent in six years ago. For those with wealth, however, it's a different story. Miranda Kennedy reports on how Kabul's new elite spend their time.

Loan debts limit college grads' contributions

by Marketplace Staff

Jan 16, 2007

Clare Robbins graduated from a private liberal arts college in 2004, and now has a student-loan debt of about $65,000. She says paying back her loans affects more than just her financial future.

Decline of the housing boom hits home

by Alisa Roth

Jan 16, 2007

Two of the country's biggest homebuilders, Centex and KB Home, gave us a sign today that the nation's housing boom may, indeed, have hit bottom. Alisa Roth reports.

Freeze could mean a rise in avocado dip

by Janet Babin

Jan 16, 2007

Consumers will soon feel the pain of the California freeze in citrus and strawberry prices at the supermarket — not to mention loading up a chip with guacamole on Superbowl Sunday. Janet Babin reports.

U.S. census: Single women outnumber married

by Amy Scott

Jan 16, 2007

More women now live without a spouse than with one, according to The New York Times. Amy Scott reports that the demographic shift could change how we think about everything from healthcare to the school day.

Interest turns to student-loan bill

by Hillary Wicai

Jan 16, 2007

Democrats are set to take up their next big issue tomorrow: interest rates on student loans. The bill would cut rates on some loans in half. Who's going to pay for that? Hillary Wicai reports.

Shelf Life

P.J.'s Cliffs Notes on Adam Smith

by Kai Ryssdal

Jan 16, 2007

It's the book that made free trade famous: "The Wealth of Nations" by Adam Smith. But who's got time to read its 900-plus pages? Humorist P.J. O'Rourke did and wrote his own book about it. He talks with Kai Ryssdal.

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