The Color of Money Watch Your Debit Card Balance July 31, 2007 • Debit cards may seem attractive to consumers who want to avoid racking up credit charges, because they appear to have the safeguard of drawing from your checking account. But it is possible to overdraw from your debit card, and the resulting fees are very high. Here's how to avoid such charges. Watch Your Debit Card Balance Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/12374687/12374688" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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What Contributed to Dow Plunge? July 30, 2007 • News & Notes contributor Julianne Malveaux breaks down the Dow Jones Industrial Average and answers some financial questions from our listeners. Dr. Malveaux is an author, economist, and president of Bennett College. What Contributed to Dow Plunge? Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/12348747/12348750" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Analysis Analysis Puzzled by Market's Mysteries? You're Not Alone July 29, 2007 • Author Nassim Taleb says that the market is a mystery to nearly everyone — including professionals — and that if you're worrying about your investments on Sunday, you may have too much money in the market. Puzzled by Market's Mysteries? You're Not Alone Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/12334753/12334754" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Can You Afford a Healthy Retirement? July 27, 2007 • As they approach retirement age, many people have no idea how much money they will need to support themselves — and they frequently underestimate the cost of health insurance that they'll need to supplement Medicare. Can You Afford a Healthy Retirement? Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/12258297/12258330" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Bosses Do Not Always Make Best Online Pals July 25, 2007 • The era of social networking Web sites makes it a lot easier to cross the line into friendship with superiors. Lucy Kellaway, a Financial Times columnist, describes the problems with befriending the boss in the real world and online. Kellaway spoke with Renee Montagne. Bosses Do Not Always Make Best Online Pals Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/12218559/12218562" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Opinion Americans Tell Job Horror Stories in Contest July 25, 2007 • Working America, the union outreach group, launches its annual contest in which it collects on-the-job horror stories and then posts them on its Web site. There you can review the bad-boss stories. There will be two grand-prize winners this year. The prize? A vacation from that bad boss. Americans Tell Job Horror Stories in Contest Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/12218564/12218565" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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National Homeowner Challenges Boundary Commission July 25, 2007 • In Washington state, a dispute over a homeowner's garden wall has ballooned into a big federal lawsuit. It has stirred up a fight over private property rights versus international border security. The case touches the limits of presidential power. Homeowner Challenges Boundary Commission Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/12218544/12218545" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Economy Democrats Talk Up Minimum-Wage Increase July 24, 2007 • The new, higher minimum wage takes effect Tuesday, and House Democrats want everyone to know it, as impressions of the 110th Congress have been negative. Democrats Talk Up Minimum-Wage Increase Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/12205433/12205434" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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The Color of Money How to Avoid Foreclosure on Your Home July 24, 2007 • Facing a foreclosure on your home is a scary reality for many Americans today — but it isn't unavoidable. Here are options for anyone facing foreclosure, and how to keep it from happening. How to Avoid Foreclosure on Your Home Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/12198398/12198400" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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From Our Listeners 'Money Train' Boards Prospective Homebuyer July 24, 2007 • Financial expert Alvin Hall starts listener Randy Jones on his quest to purchase a home for his family as part of the summer financial series Money Train. 'Money Train' Boards Prospective Homebuyer Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/12195177/12195180" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Foreclosures Flood California Housing Market July 23, 2007 • California now accounts for six of the nation's top 10 metro areas with the most foreclosures per household. As the state's once-sizzling housing markets freeze over, homeowners with adjustable-rate, subprime mortgages struggle to keep their finances afloat. Foreclosures Flood California Housing Market Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/12176803/12177762" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Making College More Affordable July 23, 2007 • Farai Chideya talks with Julianne Malveaux about a bill increasing Federal Pell Grants for low-income college students and unemployment among black teens. Plus, the two address a listener question about how best to deal with debt. Making College More Affordable Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/12171456/12171457" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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A Motley Fool's Outlook on the Markets July 19, 2007 • With the Dow in record territory, is this really a good time to consider investing in stocks? David Gardner, co-founder of The Motley Fool, talks about investing trends and how to get started in the markets. Listen to this 'Talk of the Nation' topic Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/12098482/12098483" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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The Color of Money Saving Green While Going Green July 17, 2007 • Our personal finance contributor offers tips for people who are interested in protecting the environment, but also protecting their cash flow. Saving Green While Going Green Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/12032054/12032055" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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It's Not Always About the 'Bling' July 17, 2007 • Money coach Alvin Hall gives listeners advice on how to live within their means and avoid "spending up." It's Not Always About the 'Bling' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/12027505/12027506" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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