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It's real estate musical chairs
Tess Vigeland talks with a couple who've become "accidental landlords." Instead of selling their old home to buy a new one, they're renting out the old place. And the couple moving in? They're renting out their previous home, too. (07/17/2009)
Entrepreneurs see upside in downturn
While the recession has hit big industries hard, some entrepreneurs have been well-positioned to weather the tough times. Marketplace's Mitchell Hartman talks to small-business owners whose new enterprises are doing quite well. (07/17/2009)
Recession squeezes 2-year schools
With the costs of four-year colleges rising and laid-off workers needing to learn new skills, enrollment at community colleges is way up. But the two-year schools are struggling to meet the demand in the face of budget cuts. Tamara Keith reports. (07/17/2009)
7-11 expands amid real estate slump
Taking advantage of cheaper real estate, 7-Eleven is aggressively expanding nationwide and adding 250 new stores. But the convenience store chain is not the only company hoping to come out ahead during the recession. Dan Grech reports. (07/15/2009)
Wal-Mart brings its 'Best Price' to India
The American superstore just opened its doors in Northern India, under the name 'Best Price Modern Wholesale.' Its arrival signals the retail giant's effort to cash in on one of the world's fastest-emerging consumer markets. Raymond Thibodeaux reports. (07/13/2009)
Study: Faith rising in banks, markets
The Financial Trust Index says Americans' faith in banks, bankers and the stock market is starting to come back. Alisa Roth reports. (07/13/2009)
Ghana blacksmiths fuel gun crime
People in the West African nation of Ghana have been working with metal for generations -- making jewelry, musical instruments and even guns. The government has cracked down on the local weapons industry, but many blacksmiths find it difficult to leave the trade. Anna Boiko-Weyrauch reports. (07/10/2009)
Banks must improve loan modifications
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner and HUD secretary Shaun Donovan are urging some of the country's largest banks to step up their efforts to help homeowners modify their mortgages. Tamara Keith reports. (07/10/2009)
Clutch players get in business
Behavioral economist Dan Ariely talks with Kai Ryssdal about how valuable sports' clutch players, like business deal closers, are to their teams and if they're worth the money. (07/06/2009)
Goldman formula may have been stolen
Goldman Sachs has made a lot of money using specially-crafted computer programs to give them an edge in stock trading. But its secret formula may have been compromised. Bob Moon reports. (07/06/2009)
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