Lizzie O'Leary
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Why you should budget, even if you're broke
Apr 18, 2014
Creating a budget is an important part of smart financial planning. But sticking to a budget when you have very little money can be overwhelming.
The importance of confidence for women
Apr 18, 2014
Katty Kay and Claire Shipman, authors of “The Confidence Code,” talk with Marketplace Money host Lizzie O’Leary about why women are less confident than men.
Tidying up with financial spring cleaning
Apr 11, 2014
Some spring cleaning tips for your wallet, too.
Raising the minimum wage: Good idea or bad idea?
Apr 4, 2014
A raise in minimum wage could help low-income workers, but hurt small-business owners.
The conversation of gentrification
Mar 21, 2014
Gentrification is happening in neighborhoods all around the country.
The costs behind winter blues
Feb 28, 2014
Snow, rain, wind, and ice are across the U.S. this year in one of the more dreadful winters on record. With unexpected weather comes unexpected costs.
Since when do NBA players wear sleeves?
Feb 17, 2014
Is the extra cloth just extra space for advertisers?
The French are eating a lot more hamburgers
Feb 17, 2014
One in two sandwiches sold in France is a hamburger. Presumably with French fries.
Getting grads to build more start-ups
Feb 14, 2014
Why it could be the best decision for college grads... and America.