Friday, February 5, 2010
In this show. . .
What to do about Toyota now?
Phil Reed of Edmunds.com talks with Tess Vigeland about the latest developments in the Toyota recalls.
NYC's first small business incubator
Some New York City entrepreneurs have turned the recession into a moment of opportunity, creating the Big Apple's first small business incubator. Ben Calhoun reports.
Your reponse to our moral coverage
Tess Vigeland takes your comments on our coverage of moral issues, from walking away from your mortgage, to a manager helping employees make ends meet. Plus, a few more details on Tess' visit to a $29 movie theater.
A career boost for the unskilled
We're used to hearing that a good education is a ticket to a good job, but millions of Americans are feeling stuck in dead-end careers because they can't afford college. But that's changing in a few places around the country. Laurie Stern reports.
Getting pumped up for FAFSA
For students fearful of tackling the onerous Free Application for Federal Student Aid, there is hope in the form of "College Goal Sunday" events at local YMCAs, churches and schools. Caitlan Carroll reports.
A financial management bible, updated
Jane Bryant Quinn, who has been teaching us how to manage our money for almost three decades, just updated her classic bestseller, "Making the Most of Your Money Now." She talks with Tess Vigeland.
Getting Personal
Los Angeles Times Consumer Columnist David Lazarus and Tess Vigeland get to the bottom of a few issues, including a very convincing scam that involves a job offer from Texaco.
Better odds on Wall Street or in Vegas?
John Avello, who runs the sportsbook at the Wynn Las Vegas hotel, talks about whether the odds are better on Wall Street than where he works.
Money Question of the Week
How will your family cut everyday costs in 2010?
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Music From This Show
Your Host
A graduate of the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University, Tess Vigeland is a familiar voice to Marketplace and Marketplace Money listeners … Full bio
The Specials
VIDEO: MONEY CLIP: Tightwads love spendthrifts
Spenders and savers frequently marry each other. That's the news from a recent academic study. Chris Farrell has some ideas about how to turn financial discord into marital harmony. View the clip
AUDIO: Estate planning
Listen to our special series on preparing for the end. Stream, download or podcast.
Consumer Consequences game
Find out what the world would look like if everyone lived like you. An interactive game from American Public Media.
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