Stories Tagged as
Personal Finance
How poverty changes the way we make decisions
by
Adriene Hill
Oct 21, 2013
Just being poor can impair a person's cognitive functions.
Personal finance in schools
by
Adriene Hill
Oct 18, 2013
Why personal finance classes are not mandated in high schools
Tech Splurge or Steal?
by
Adriene Hill
Oct 18, 2013
That high price-tag holding you back from getting your hands on the latest tech gadgets? Some more affordable options could be the answer to your dilemma.
Dieting for dollars: Using money to motivate weight loss
by
Adriene Hill
Oct 18, 2013
Shedding those holiday pounds can be tough, but maybe a financial incentive can give you that extra push.
Back to personal finance basics
by
Adriene Hill
Oct 18, 2013
Answering listener questions about personal finance.
Just having a credit record can be an economic step up
Oct 10, 2013
The Mission Asset Fund in San Francisco leverages informal lending circles of low-income immigrants, to help borrowers eventually gain access to mainstream bank loans.
A tactical approach to personal finance
Oct 9, 2013
When it comes to personal finance, a military-esque dedication to discipline can work well.
For public good, not for profit.
7 lessons the U.S. government could learn from Marketplace Money
Oct 4, 2013
Our listeners are a smart, helpful bunch when it comes to money. Congress seems like it could use some help...
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So you don't understand that medical bill fee...
Sep 27, 2013
L.A. Times consumer columnist David Lazarus answers listener questions about health care cost-shifting, whether account monitoring services are worth their costs, and what to do when you don't trust the bank you've got a home loan through.
A guide to Money and the American Dream
Sep 20, 2013
What do you think of when you hear the phrase -- The American Dream? Explore our special site for resources and stories from our series.