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Marketplace for Tuesday December 2, 2014
Dec 2, 2014

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Struggling with falling oil prices and continued sanctions, the Russian ruble just suffered its biggest one-day fall against the U.S. dollar in more than two decades. Plus, newly reported auto sales figures are strong. We look at the factors driving sales, including the improving economy and heavy discounts. Finally, working out can benefit your body and your bank account, beginning this month in Massachusetts. Pact Health is an add-on benefit that lowers your insurance deductible if you work out while wearing a health-tracking device.

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A fitness tracking app that will lower your deductible

Dec 2, 2014
In Massachusetts, working out can benefit your body and your bank account.

Russian ruble suffers huge one-day fall

Dec 2, 2014
What’s a country to do as its currency collapses? Russia basically needs to weather the storm.

Deals and pent-up demand fuel auto sales

Dec 2, 2014
Auto sales rack up their strongest November in a decade, thanks in part to a strong lineup of cars by the Big Three.

York & Fig: Marc Maron on Highland Park

Dec 2, 2014
A chat with comedian, podcaster, writer and Highland Park resident Marc Maron.

The Sony cyber-attack: Whodunit?

Dec 2, 2014
Could North Korea have carried out the hack against Sony Pictures? Probably not, says an observer who offers another theory.

Struggling with falling oil prices and continued sanctions, the Russian ruble just suffered its biggest one-day fall against the U.S. dollar in more than two decades. Plus, newly reported auto sales figures are strong. We look at the factors driving sales, including the improving economy and heavy discounts. Finally, working out can benefit your body and your bank account, beginning this month in Massachusetts. Pact Health is an add-on benefit that lowers your insurance deductible if you work out while wearing a health-tracking device.

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