Fallout: The Financial Crisis
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Citi's pay increase plan raises eyebrows
Jun 24, 2009
Citigroup, which accepted two infusions of TARP money, wants to raise some of its employees' base salaries by as much as 50 percent. The pay increase is meant to compensate for reduced bonuses. Ashley Milne-Tyte reports.
Is Fed inaction a good thing?
Jun 24, 2009
The Federal Reserve is keeping interest rates near zero, and didn't announce any new bailouts or loan programs. So, what exactly did the Fed have to say after it ended its two-day meeting? John Dimsdale reports.
Fed might stop the money pump
Jun 24, 2009
Federal Reserve officials wrap up a two-day meeting this afternoon, and analysts are predicting a roll-back of some credit-easing programs. But this could mean a slow recovery for the housing market. Jeremy Hobson reports.
Will brand loyalty return in good times?
Jun 22, 2009
Eric Anderson, Northwestern marketing professor, talks with Kai Ryssdal about the impact the economy is having on brand loyalty and whether customers will come back once things have improved.
Firms peel back on retirement benefits
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Steve Henn
Jun 22, 2009
More employers are cutting back on retirement benefits to save money. Steve Henn reports it's unclear if those perks will ever come back once the economy improves.
Goldman's good year good for bonuses?
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Amy Scott
Jun 22, 2009
Despite the recession and turmoil on Wall Street, Goldman Sachs is reportedly on track to post a record profit for the year. Record bonuses may follow. Amy Scott reports several other banks are raking it in too.
U.K. health service in jeopardy
Jun 19, 2009
The national health service is perhaps the U.K.'s most prized institution. But how is it faring during the economic crisis? Stephen Beard reports.
For public good, not for profit.
Straight Story
Jun 19, 2009
Changes to the U.S. health care system are on the horizon, but it's not the first time. Economics editor Chris Farrell talks about why this time it's different.
Cheese and the CFPA
Jun 19, 2009
The new Consumer Financial Protection Agency might not seem to have a lot in common with cheddar and brie, but Marketplace Senior Editor Paddy Hirsch sees a connection.
New agency to protect consumer rights
Jun 19, 2009
President Obama is establishing the Consumer Financial Protection Agency, a watchdog group intended to keep an eye on deceptive financial practices. Tess Vigeland talks to Harvard professor Elizabeth Warren about her role in the agency's creation.