Savings

Question: Do you agree with the U.S. Dept. of Public Debt that the current inflation rate is MINUS 5.56%? I have 3-I bonds purchased August 2000...

President Obama is considering a plan that would require companies to open up and contribute to 401ks for their employees. Kai Ryssdal talks with Duke professor and behavioral economist Dan Ariely about why Americans have such a hard time saving money.

Eli Finkel of Northwestern University recently did a study showing that when it comes to financial styles, opposites attract. Tess talks to him about why spenders are drawn to savers and vice versa. We also hear from people on the street about the fiscal dynamic with their partners.

Question: I am a 33 year old unemployed librarian (laid-off from part-time professional position end of March 2009) full-time doctoral student. I...

Question: I am a newly divorced mom who has just sold her home as part of a divorce settlement--at a big loss. I have 60K as my share. I was...

Question: I hate to see this happen to the Obama administration; however, if you combine the debt created by the Bush era and the deficit spending ...

With no money for camp, Hodding Carter IV is taking his kids' summer entertainment upon himself. That includes helping Dad make mead, an ancient kind of wine, to take the edge off so much quality time.

Question: I am 56 years old. I got out of housing before the market fell. I sold my house. I stayed out of the stock market over the last 7 years,...

The Financial Trust Index says Americans' faith in banks, bankers and the stock market is starting to come back. Alisa Roth reports.

Marketplace Economics Editor Chris Farrell explains why it's harder for some people to save money than others.