Stories Tagged as
Saving
'Be prepared' ... financially
Apr 20, 2012
A new Girl Scout merit badged is aimed at preparing young women for their future with personal finance.
Financial literacy: No time like the present
Apr 20, 2012
Commentator Chris Farrell thinks there's no time like the present to get smart about your finances.
Government must promote savings
Feb 24, 2012
Marketplace's economics editor Chris Farrell says government needs to push sound saving, rather than sound borrowing.
Introducing the Wealth & Poverty beat
Feb 24, 2012
Reporter Mitchell Hartman discusses the need for Marketplace's new Wealth & Poverty desk.
Putting your mind to it: The willpower instinct
Feb 23, 2012
Whether you want to lose weight or save money, you're gonna need the secret ingredient: willpower. Psychologist Kelly McGonigal discusses the art and science of self control.
Sick to death of saving
by
Zo Webster
Feb 17, 2012
Commentator Zo Webster has been a saver all her life - but recently she's begun to change her tune.
For starting a 'What happens next?' Fund
Feb 3, 2012
This week's winner thought ahead and created an emergency fund for her and her husband.
For public good, not for profit.
Saving the lion's share
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Paddy Hirsch
Jan 27, 2012
Lion dancers from the East Wind martial arts school say they plan to sock their New Year money away, rather than spend it.
I-bonds are a worthwhile investment
Jan 25, 2012
There was a time that Marketplace Money was very pro I-bonds. I haven't heard them mentioned in years. This year, when I submitted my tax return, I was given the option to purchase I-bonds with my refund. Thoughts? Rebekka, Los Angeles, CA
The saving dilemma
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Felix Click
Jan 20, 2012
Commentator Felix Click describes how tough it can be to enjoy your money when you're used to scrimping and saving.