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Candace Manriquez Wrenn

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Candace Manriquez Wrenn is a former director and producer for live broadcasts of "Marketplace Morning Report."

What was your first job?

My very first job was as a carhop at a Sonic Drive-Thru in Cedar Hill, Texas. I wore skates and everything.

What do you think is the hardest part of your job that no one knows?

From my experience, some people think that the “Morning Report” is recorded. It is NOT. As such, I am up at 1 a.m. to get the first American broadcast on air at 3:51 a.m. PST.

What advice do you wish someone had given you before you started this career?

Don't worry about attaining a fancy degree. Having passion and principles can take you far. (BTW, neither of my degrees are fancy).

Fill in the blank: Money can’t buy you happiness, but it can buy you ______.

Breathing room. Whether you have millions in the bank or just enough to get by if a serious life event happens, money can give you such psychological peace.

 

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Understanding the fine print

by Candace Manriquez Wrenn
Jul 3, 2014
How to protect yourself from the fine print.
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Marriage and money: Tips before you walk down the aisle

by Candace Manriquez Wrenn
Jun 13, 2014
What you should know before taking the plunge.
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The resurgence of HELOCs

by Candace Manriquez Wrenn
Jun 6, 2014
Home equity lines of credit were popular before the recession, and now they're making a comeback.
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How the recession shaped a more humble generation

by Candace Manriquez Wrenn
May 30, 2014
A new study says that individuals who grow up during a recession temper traits of narcissism.
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Getting the most out of LinkedIn

by Candace Manriquez Wrenn
May 22, 2014
Wherever you end up this summer, odds are that you’ll be posting about it on social media sites like Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr and Facebook. But what about LinkedIn?
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Snobby salespeople sell more luxury goods

by Candace Manriquez Wrenn
May 16, 2014
Customers are more likely to buy luxury goods from rude, snooty, or aloof salespeople.
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Female breadwinners are rising

by Candace Manriquez Wrenn
May 2, 2014
Farnoosh Torabi, author of "When She Makes More," explains how the rise of female breadwinners is changing relationships.
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How to financially invest in happiness

by Candace Manriquez Wrenn
Apr 24, 2014
Research says spending on experiences over material goods leads to higher rates of joy.
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When being cheap isn't worth it

by Candace Manriquez Wrenn
Apr 4, 2014
We all try to save a few bucks, but sometimes it's worth spending the extra money.
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A raise in minimum wage

by Candace Manriquez Wrenn
Mar 21, 2014
What the minimum wage means for individuals and small businesses
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