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Where the market dive began

The stock market took another dive this week as fears of an imploding credit market continued to spread. At issue are expectations that the current credit crunch might get worse. Host Tess Vigeland goes back to the beginning of it all with economist Mark Zandi.

Retiring is good as a foreign concept

If you've worked your entire life but haven't done as much traveling as you'd have liked, why not consider retiring abroad? Jeremy Hobson explores some options and hangs out with a retiree in the streets of Paris.

Summer School: Consumer sentiment

The numbers and the markets will be what they'll be, but how do you feel? Economist Diane Swonk gives us a lesson on consumer sentiment.

Day in the Work Life: Casting director

You feel you're meant to be a star, but she'll know for sure. And she won't even use the "casting couch" . . .

Buzzword: Moral hazard

When a secure financial safety net is in place, some worry investors may act less than safe. Hey, if the hazards are covered . . .

Mailbag for Friday, August 17, 2007

Economics editor Chris Farrell has advice on financial planning for a terminal illness, divulging personal information on a renter's application and getting benefits after a job loss.

Crocs, stocks and grandkids in Fairfax

Tess Vigeland went back to Fairfax, Va. to check in with the investment club Formerly Baroque. Among the stocks considered: iPhones, farm machinery and some infamous footwear. Will the ladies kick the Crocs to the curb?

529 ways to save for college

When it comes to college, high school seniors have a lot to consider. But if their parents opened up a 529 plan, one thing they won't have to think about is where to get the money to pay for it. Tess Vigeland talks to Money Magazine writer Penelope Wang.

Straight Story: Loans

This week, Chris Farrell offers his opinion on the role of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae in the mortgage meltdown.

Fallout: America's Financial Crisis