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Straight Story: Economy status report
To bail out or not to bail out? As Congress decides, economics editor Chris Farrell sets the story straight on the current state of the economy. (09/26/2008)
Straight Story: Making it personal
Which of this week's big stories will have an impact on you? Economics editor Chris Farrell sets the story straight on how the current financial crisis translates from Wall Street to Main Street. (09/19/2008)
Straight Story: Guarding your nest egg
In a volatile market, is Wall Street really the smartest place to keep your money? Economics editor Chris Farrell sets the story straight on the safest place to save for retirement. (09/12/2008)
Straight Story: A college education
Some pundits have questioned whether a college education is still worth the cost and time. Chris Farrell says yes, but you need to look closely at what's right for you. (09/05/2008)
Straight Story: Waiting for a cure
A new study says uninsured Americans will spend upwards of $30 billion on health care this year. Economics editor Chris Farrell sets the story straight on the prospects for real reform. (08/29/2008)
Straight Story: What about poverty?
Chris Farrell looks at the opportunity to improve the lives of poor people in New Orleans that appears to have been lost. He says the mortgage crisis might have a silver lining for some: affordable housing. (08/22/2008)
Straight Story: Mortgage bailouts
Does it pay to be prudent? Economics editor Chris Farrell thinks so. This week, he talks with Tess Vigeland about the pros and cons of bank and mortgage bailouts. (08/15/2008)
Straight Story: Underwater
Buzz is picking up that the housing market is headed for another cliff. Economics editor Chris Farrell sets the story straight on what's ahead for the ailing housing market. (08/08/2008)
Straight Story: How do we pay for it?
As Americans are struggling to balance their budgets, the government announced it's going to be short by $490 billion. Economics editor Chris Farrell sets the story straight on the meaning of the shortfall. (08/01/2008)
Straight Story: Bailout
Fewer jobs, less health care, pricier food and gas and dependence on the federal government to bail us out in the end. Economics editor Chris Farrell sets the story straight on the state of the economy. (07/25/2008)
