Friday, October 31, 2008
In this show. . .
Analysts react to Fed rate cut
The Fed slid interest rates lower in an effort to loosen up lending. Marketplace's Washington Bureau Chief John Dimsdale reports on the market's reaction to the change.
Voters weigh candidates' health plans
As America prepares to choose a new president, people are examining the changes our next chief executive might make to heath care. Danielle Karson reports on how and who the candidates' plans might help.
Straight Story: Still waiting for a cure
While the economy has stolen the spotlight as the top issue in this election, economics editor Chris Farrell explains why concerns about health care aren't going to vanish anytime soon.
Weighing possible bailout plans
New York Times columnist Joe Nocera has been curating economic rescue plans for homeowners in his blog and column. Host Tess Vigeland asks him to share the specifics of some of the proposals.
What I'm doing: Nicholas Gaffney
Marketplace presents "Here's What I'm Doing," a series asking people from all walks of life how they're coping with the financial crisis. In this edition, listener Nicholas Gaffney explains how he's learning to look away from the bad numbers.
Getting Personal
Economics editor Chris Farrell and host Tess Vigeland take questions on debt collectors, TIAA-CREF, HELOCs and TIPS.
Day in the Work Life: Ghost tour guide
On this week's "A Day in the Work Life," we celebrate Halloween with a visit to Jeanine Plumer of Austin Ghost Tours & Haunted Texas.
In banking, with age comes experience
America's biggest banks have been in the news as the government opens its pocketbook to bail them out. But as Tess Vigeland reports, some banks are doing just fine on their own and that's got investors interested.
Letters
Our listeners weigh in on grammar, gaffes in the edit room, small business owners and sunny beaches.
The Marketplace Exit Exam
Marketplace Money is saying goodbye to longtime staffer Nancy Farghalli, but not before we see what she's learned during her time here. Host Tess Vigeland and other familiar voices give Nancy her final exam.
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
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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 »
