Friday, October 3, 2008
In this show. . .
The view from Main Street
Host Tess Vigeland and reporter Amy Scott are on the road to see how the financial crisis is affecting people all over the country. Tess reports on how residents in Salt Lake City are weathering the storm.
After the bailout
Even though Congress has agreed on a revised bailout plan, Marketplace Senior Business Correspondent Bob Moon tells host Tess Vigeland that the economy isn't out of the woods yet.
Short- and long-term views of the crisis
Reporter Dan Bammes asks Utah residents how the financial crisis has affected them, and a few of our younger listeners weigh in on how the state of the economy has changed their investment strategy.
Putting investors on the couch
In all the chaos around the current crisis, it's hard to keep a level head. Host Tess Vigeland talks with Dr. Richard Peterson about the mind games the market plays with investors.
Getting Personal
Chris Farrell and Tess Vigeland take questions on your protections against an ailing market, from PODs to SIPC, FDIC to NCUA.
Mormons take care of their own
As host Tess Vigeland hosts the show from Salt Lake City, we get a brief history of Mormons and their unique way of providing for one another in crisis from journalist and author Ken Verdoia.
Day in the Work Life: Financial planner
In a shaky economic time, it's always nice to have a little help from an expert. On this week's Day in the Work Life, we meet Rick Zettlemoyer, a professional financial planner.
The down payment assistance debate
A popular measure aimed at helping prospective homebuyers make their down payment is no longer an option. Marketplace's Rachel Dornhelm reports on the efforts to restore down payment assistance programs.
Straight Story: Taking the long view
After a week of chaos, we finally have a bailout bill. Economics editor Chris Farrell sets the story straight on the implications of the rescue plan in the coming months and years.
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
- The Argument The Sea and Cake Buy
- On the Road Again Willie Nelson Buy
- Brazillian Bubble Shawn Lee & The Ping Pong Orchestra Buy
- Kids MGMT Buy
- Spanish Grease Kruder & Dorfmeister
- Gold Lion Yeah Yeah Yeahs Buy
- Steal that Guitar Rag Dennis Roger Reed
- What I'm Feeling (Good) Nightmare on Wax Buy
- Desert String Band Rye Straw
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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 »
