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Friday, September 4, 2009

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Candysse Miller

Preparing your financial emergency kit

We've all been told to scrimp and save for retirement. But what happens when a hurricane or fire takes your home? Tess Vigeland talks to experts about what the devastating Southern California fires can teach you.

Sesame Street's Let's Pretend Elmo

Sesame Street takes on financial crisis

Sesame Street has been known to take on adult subject matter in the past. Well, now the popular public television program is exploring the recession -- with kids.

Peter Basch

Labor Day without a job is no holiday

Workers relish the benefits that come with a full-time job, like paid holidays off. But for Commentator Peter Basch, Labor Day is just a sad reminder.

The side of a JetBlue airplane

JetBlue's all-you-can-fly flights

If you want to travel, but are worried about the cost of flights, JetBlue is selling passes that allow you to travel as much as you can in 30 days. But how is the airline making money off the deal? Jeremy Hobson reports.

A new Pulte Homes Inc. subdivision in Michigan

Cul-de-sac syndrome hits the U.S.

Host Tess Vigeland talks to author John Wasik about his new book "The Cul-De-Sac Syndrome," and why the desire for home ownership isn't always a good thing.

Getting Personal

Getting Personal

This week on Getting Personal, Host Tess Vigeland and Economics Editor Chris Farrell weigh in on how to handle your money when pursuing a degree.

How folks are making do with less

The threat of losing your job isn't the only tough part of living in a recession. Salary cuts are also taking place left and right. Monica Brady-Myerov reports on how people are getting by with less money.

Economics editor Chris Farrell

Please ignore the optimism machine

Experts say the worst of the economic crisis is over, and things are starting to pick up. But Economics Editor Chris Farrrell says don't be too quick to buy into the hype.

Getting Personal Marketplace Money's Financial Futures Special Debt of Service: Personal Finance in the Military The New Frugality by Chris Farrell

Music From This Show

  • Instrumental Galaxie 500 Buy
  • Ecstacy Rusted Root Buy
  • Sesame Street Theme Carnival Steel Drum Band Buy
  • Fake Purse Joey Santiago
  • Dream Seasons Blakclicious
  • Good Old Days The Lodger Buy
  • Jungle Blues Dirty Dozen Brass Ban Buy
  • Duet for Guitars M. Ward Buy
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