Friday, November 20, 2009
In this show. . .
End-of-the-year tax management
Tom Herman, former tax columnist for the Wall Street Journal, talks with Tess Vigeland about how to best prepare for next year's tax season -- now.
Time for that health spending spree
With the end of the year fast-approaching, people want to make sure they've milked their health-care benefits for all they can, from spending what's left in FSA's to finally getting those annual physical exams. Joel Rose reports.
How long will the gold rush last?
Economics Editor Chris Farrell looks at what's behind the rising price of gold, and why he thinks the precious metal is just another bubble ready to burst.
A new kind of marriage counseling
There's new hope for couples with marriage problems that stem from financial hardship -- a therapy that melds traditional marriage counseling with financial planning. Sylvia Maria Gross of station KCUR reports.
The Little Book of Safe Money
Jason Zweig says there's no such thing as keeping your money absolutely safe, but there are ways to make it safer. He lays it out in his new book "The Little Book of Safe Money."
Getting Personal
Tess Vigeland takes listeners' questions about money and finance with help from The Oregonian's personal finance columnist Brent Hunsberger.
Looking ahead: next year's health plans
Paul Fronstin, a senior research associate with the Employee Benefit Research Institute, talks with Tess Vigeland about what to expect from next year's employer health plans.
A personal bailout party, L.A. style
Senior Editor Paddy Hirsch talks with Tess Vigeland about L.A.'s entertainment industry helping out a friend who has defaulted on her mortgage.
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.
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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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Listen to 'After the Bell'
In his weekly podcast, Scott Jagow makes sense of the week in business and the economy. Subscribe now.
- The Whiteboard »
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.
- Special Reports and Series
Built on Belief »
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: Income-based student loans
You recently reported on a student loan option that was being offered as part of the government stimulus package, which is based on a person's income.... I was wondering if you could please let me know where to find this information. Thanks. Ethan, Minneapolis, MN Read Chris Farrell's answer »
