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Straight Story: The middle class
Economics editor Chris Farrell plays down tales of the decline of the middle class and sets the story straight on some of the big challenges middle class Americans face. (01/11/2008)
Straight Story: Resolutions for 2008
Economics editor Chris Farrell wants to budget better for travel in the new year. Tess Vigeland wants to finally open an IRA with her husband. Will they follow through? Hope they're happy when they replay this in 2009... (01/04/2008)
Straight Story: Mad about index funds
Economics editor Chris Farrell wonders: Why doesn't Jim Cramer's television show tell people to have a diverse portfolio? He explores why with Tess Vigeland. (12/21/2007)
Straight Story: Savings bonds
The Fed is making changes to one of Chris Farrell's favorite investments and he's not going to take it sitting down. Chris sets the story straight on savings bonds. (12/14/2007)
Straight Story: Credit cards
It seems like all personal finance is anymore is getting out of credit card debt. Chris Farrell sets the story straight on the unfair practices of credit cards companies. (12/07/2007)
Straight Story: Subprime rate freeze
Is it time for the government to step in to stop the housing crisis? Chris Farrell sets the story straight on an expected subprime interest rate freeze. (11/30/2007)
Straight Story: Giving thanks
Chris Farrell thinks back on the financial stories he's been thankful for this year. On the list: the Fed chairman, the health insurance debate and pension reform. (11/21/2007)
Straight Story: Recession fears
Nobody can predict the future, but if anyone can come close, it's Marketplace's economics editor Chris Farrell. Chris walks us through key economic indicators and sets the story straight on the prospect of a recession. (11/16/2007)
Straight Story: Mr. October
Just in case you needed another reason to be spooked out this month, it's the 20-year anniversary of the market crash of 1987. Economics editor Chris Farrell looks back and tries to learn something. (10/19/2007)
Straight Story: Pay-day lenders
Chris Farrell offers his opinion on a new law that caps the amount of interest a pay-day lender can charge to members of the military. (10/12/2007)
