Friday, May 15, 2009
In this show. . .
Is Sun City in its sunset years?
The desert community that launched a million retirement dreams for nearly five decades is facing an uncertain future as the American Dream of retirement fades. Tess Vigeland reports.
Retirement idyll seen changing
The vision of retirement created by Sun City may not last. Tess Vigeland talks with Kevin McHugh, who has studied the community, for his perspective on its future.
German pension system showing age
The grass is arguably greener for German retirees, compared to their American counterparts. But it may not be for long. Stephen Beard reports.
Not ready to retire in Sun City
Pam and Craig MacDonald say they reside in the Sun City retirement community, but they don't live there. They, and their son Steve, tell their story to Tess Vigeland.
Straight Story: Retirement
Our economics editor Chris Farrell thinks about retirement a lot, and gets a lot of questions about it. Here's his assessment of the next American Dream for retirement.
How credit card companies track you
Tess Vigeland talks to The New York Times' Charles Duhigg about his upcoming article on credit card companies collecting more and more personal information about their customers.
Getting Personal
Tess Vigeland and Chris Farrell answer listener questions about life insurance and paying off a credit card cash advance.
Our 'lab rat' checks in on her finances
Gail George signed up to have us track her finances for 30 days. She talks with Tess Vigeland about what she learned in Week 2.
Going to prom on a tighter budget
High school students in Burbank, Calif., tell reporter Andrea Gardner how they're scaling back on prom because of the recession.
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.
Music From This Show
- Golden Years David Bowie
- When I'm 64 Jack Convery
- Razzle Dazzle Rose Camera Obscura
- Retirement Song Medeski, Martin & Wood
- What You Know TI
- Buzzkill The Hard to Get
- If You Leave OMD
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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 »
