Jan 13, 2012

Marketplace Money for Friday, January 13, 2011

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has a new chief. His job is to help protect you from bad financial products.
But he also wants you to protect yourself. Richard Cordray discusses his top priorities for the CFPB. Plus, Suze Orman's got a new TV show and a controversial new prepaid debit card. She explains why she launched the card and what legacy she hopes to leave before she retires. We take a look at the truth behind 2011's retail numbers. And what if the economy just got one big do-over? A proposal for stemming the tide of red ink.

Segments From this episode

Piggy Bank Award

End of a long, dry spell

by Tess Vigeland

Jan 13, 2012

This week's Marketplace Piggy is headed to Livingston, Mont., where James Willish, 35, is working again after 44 months of unemployment.

Suze debuts new show, new card

by Tess Vigeland

Jan 13, 2012

Financial adviser Suze Orman rolled out a new TV show and debit card this week. She discusses the controversial new card and why it could be her swan song.

Suze Orman speaking at the National Press Club.

KAREN BLEIER/AFP/Getty Images

JPMorgan Chase slows debt collection

by Tess Vigeland

Jan 13, 2012

The American Banker says that JPMorgan Chase appears to be backing off efforts to collect unpaid credit card debt from its customers. They're not forgiving the debt, but they've quietly stopped going after it.

The JPMorgan Chase building in New York City.

Chris Hondros/Getty Images

Ask Money

Getting Personal: Underwater - should you swim away?

by Tess Vigeland

Jan 13, 2012

L.A. Times consumer columnist David Lazarus joins Tess to answer questions about debt mediation services and how to cope with the bank when your home is underwater.

Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

Letters: Saving as much as you can

by Tess Vigeland and Paddy Hirsch

Jan 13, 2012

Tess Vigeland and senior producer Paddy Hirsch go through the Marketplace Money mailbag.

Let us know what you think about the show. Contact us!

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Cordray's plans for the CFPB

by Tess Vigeland

Jan 13, 2012

Richard Cordray, chief of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, discusses what powers he'll have and how he plans to use them.

New Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Richard Cordray discusses the top three priorities for his agency.

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Commentary

How's about a do-over on all that debt?

by Tim Bedore

Jan 13, 2012

Comedian Tim Bedore likes the concept of debt forgiveness. And he has some ideas about how to make us swallow it.

Week in review: Consumers are spending again!

by Bob Moon

Jan 13, 2012

The numbers are in and -- economic downturn or not -- 2011 was the best retail sales year ever! So what's behind that surprising data?

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has a new chief. His job is to help protect you from bad financial products.
But he also wants you to protect yourself. Richard Cordray discusses his top priorities for the CFPB. Plus, Suze Orman’s got a new TV show and a controversial new prepaid debit card. She explains why she launched the card and what legacy she hopes to leave before she retires. We take a look at the truth behind 2011’s retail numbers. And what if the economy just got one big do-over? A proposal for stemming the tide of red ink.

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