Friday, November 13, 2009
In this show. . .
Live in Portland, it's Marketplace Money
Marketplace Money host Tess Vigeland opens the special live "Financial Futures" show in Portland, Ore., with the Live Wire comedy troupe.
Discussing the basics of budgeting
Beth Kobliner, author of "Get a Financial Life," joins Tess Vigeland on stage to discuss how parents can talk about money with their kids.
This dad's money tips aren't a tall order
Tess Vigeland welcomes former professional basketball player Chris Dudley of the Portland Trailblazers, who is now a certified financial planner -- and a parent of three.
Families and Oompa Loompas
Two Portland families join Tess Vigeland on stage to share their philosophies on kids and money. And from the Oregon Children's Theater production of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," the Oompa Loompas pay a visit.
Comics founder draws on early lessons
Mike Richardson, founder of Dark Horse Comics, talks to Tess Vigeland about comics, money and his own childhood.
Kids' winning essays on money
Eighth-graders Gracie Hackenberg and Avery Butler read their winning essays during the taping of the "Financial Futures" show in Portland, Ore.
Talking money with teens
Personal finance expert Beth Kobliner and her teenage daughter, Rebecca, join Tess Vigeland to discuss "The Talk" -- about money and, well, that other thing.
Rocker knows about being in a jam
Death Cab for Cutie guitarist Chris Walla tells Tess Vigeland about the challenges he faced with debt earlier in his music career.
Tess's closing words on kids and money
Tess Vigeland offers some closing advice to parents about helping their kids understand personal finances.
Money Question of the Week
How do you teach your kids about money?
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College Confessions
If you made money mistakes during your college career, you're not alone. Hear Marketplace staffers confess to how they handled their finances.
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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Hostile takeovers
Watch the videoWe all know what a takeover is. That's when one company agrees to be bought by another. But what happens when companies don't agree and the takeover goes hostile? Senior Editor Paddy Hirsch explains. Watch the video.
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One year after the fall of Lehman Brothers, Americans' have lost faith in the financial system and learned some hard lessons. Get more.
The Big Shift »
The recession has changed our financial lives. A look at wealth and prosperity in the middle class and how we live now. Get more.
The Borrowers »
How living beyond our means helped bring down the economy. The role of personal debt in the financial crisis, and where we go from here. Get more.
The Next American Dream »
How four pillars of the American Dream are changing. What's in your future?
Taking Stock »
Conversations with individuals who can give us the long view of our economic situation. Get their views.
- Getting Personal »
Q: Gift stock to Mom
What are the tax implications of giving a gift of appreciated stock to parents? I have some stock which has appreciated over the last couple of years and would like to gift some of it to my mother. Jim, Cincinnati, OH Read Chris Farrell's answer »
