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The psychology behind lines
Sales, holiday shopping, rush hour traffic -- we've all spent countless hours of our lives stuck in lines. But there's actually a science behind lining up -- part physics, part psychology. Dick...
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Tattoos in the workplace: Still taboo?
A recent Pew research study found that 4-in-10 people between the ages of 18 and 29 have at least one tattoo. But will those tattoos mean problems when it comes to employment? Meredith Haberfeld is an...
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Looking at the way we eat in America
We come face to face with food every day -- from the supermarket aisle to leftover cake at the office. But we can't always take that food at face value. Understanding what we eat and what goes into...
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Letters: Opting out of solicitations, credit cards for teens
Food for thought: Your letters on the dangers of genetically modified foods (listeners pointed out that testing on GMOs is still happening), whether to get tattoos, and advice on where to find...
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The argument against locavorism
A high percentage of the food on our grocery shelves contains genetically modified ingredients. If that fact scares you, you're probably inclined to shop at your local farmers market. Going locavore...
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Advice on feeding a family of four with just $50
The problem of tracking down healthy, filling food for a relatively small amount of money is a perennial one. If you stick to the basics you can probably keep your costs down. But anyone who's ever...
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A tour of cheap eats with food critic Jonathan Gold
Americans spend on average $151 a week on food, according to poll conducted in July by the folks over at Gallup. That's a big jump up from $106 -- the average back in 1987, the last time they asked...
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How people behave after a crisis like Hurricane Sandy
The Northeast has taken a hammering this week. We've seen the pictures: water and sand in the streets, houses washed away, lights out in entire districts of cities. It looks as though Hurricane Sandy...
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Risky business: Tapping retirement funds for other uses
Even with all the warnings about the importance of saving for retirement, more and more people are raiding those funds for other purposes. They're using 401(k)s and IRAs for things like new business...
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Defending yourself against fraud after a disaster
Superstorm Sandy's toll rose throughout the week this week -- both in cost and in lives. For many people, the damage is incalculable. They lost their homes. They lost their businesses. It is nothing...
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The shrinking middle class, the shrinking American Dream
The middle class is at the forefront of this year's presidential election and for good reason. Middle class prosperity is the greatest influence to the overall health of America's economy. Both...
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The future of TV: A pay-per-network model?
Most of us have our favorite channels that we tune in to while dozens or even hundreds of others go unwatched. But we still pay for what we don't see and that bothers most cable subscribers. Imagine a...
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Patients should discuss money with their doctors
The doctor's office can be one of the most uncomfortable places in the world. You're sick, you're worried about what's wrong, and you're probably not fully clothed. Most of us just want to get out of...
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A letter from Tess
If you'll indulge me for a moment or two, I'd like to share a few personal observations. This is my penultimate hour of Marketplace Money. As we mentioned a couple of weeks ago, I'm leaving after six...
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Are stocks still the best investment option?
The stock market crash of 2009 landed a lot of people in crisis. Investors, big and small, lost money and faith that money is safe in stocks was lost as well. Plenty of people walked away from Wall...
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Rebranding the emergency fund... and how to save for it
Ah, the emergency fund -- the savings you should have ready for a rainy day or worse, a jarring job loss or big medical bill. But with all the other financial investments you are supposed to be...
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The importance of living wills for singles
The passing of a loved one can prompt an emotional crisis for a family. But it can also fuel a financial crisis, particularly if the deceased has failed to write a will. Being single with no children...
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Why mental health check-ups matter
Regular check-ups with a physician are recommended to keep tabs on what's going on with our bodies. But while doctors monitor our weight, blood pressure, and reflexes from year to year, what about our...
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Joplin residents carry on after tornado
Even today, you can stand on what passes for a hill in Joplin's midsection at 23rd Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, look east and look west and see empty space. The trees are still gone. Apartment...
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How much would you spend to save your sick pet?
Owning a pet is a commitment not unlike marriage. You're with each other for better or for worse, in sickness and in health. And just like with humans, the sickness part is incredibly tough to go...
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