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Europeans question Chinese motives after bond sales
Jan 19, 2011
Beijing reportedly purchased a substantial amount of bonds from Portugal and Spain as those countries cope with the ongoing debt crisis. But the move has left some Europeans wondering what exactly the Chinese are up to. Stephen Beard explains.
Getting paid to take care of mom and dad
Mar 19, 2011
There are millions of caregivers in this country who look after an older family member - and a growing number of them is getting paid to do the job. Elder law attorneys have been drawing up more contracts that deal with how to care for mom or dad, and get compensated.
Walmart makes appeal for NYC through citizens
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Janet Babin
Jan 13, 2011
Walmart has been trying to open stores in New York City for nearly a decade, but has always been met with fierce opposition from lawmakers and unions. Now the retailer is taking its message straight to the citizens themselves.
How the new census numbers will affect state budgets
Dec 21, 2010
Marketplace's Eve Troeh looks at who the population gainers and losers are in this year's census and how that may impact how money is distributed across the U.S.
Some lawmakers push budget amendments to clip EPA power
Apr 4, 2011
They argue EPA regulation of carbon emissions will lead to job losses. And the White House is no longer taking a strong stand on limiting carbon emissions.
Pot smoking on Capitol Hill
Feb 8, 2011
Washington's army of lobbyists is joined by a new special interest, the National Cannabis Industry Association.
Weinsteins back in the Oscar game
Jan 24, 2011
The Weinstein Company could reap a fistful of Academy Award nominations for "The King's Speech" and "Blue Valentine." That's good news for the studio and the independent film business.
Stopping dictators retiring with their profits
Feb 10, 2011
Ousted dictators often stash away money while in office and then retire to live off their
ill-gotten gains. Now, there are moves to stop that.
Calculating the value of college football coaches
Dec 28, 2010
Coach Nick Saban of the University of Alabama's Crimson Tide football team makes $5 million a year -- a salary which is hard to justify from a public university. But if coaches and football teams bring revenue to universities, are the benefits of a football team and expensive coaching staff worth the cost?
Europe is "dumbfounded" by Fed's investment decisions
Nov 19, 2010
Fed Chairmen Ben Bernanke is in Europe, defending his decision to boost the U.S. economy by investing $600 billion more into government bonds. This decision has received criticism from Europe. Stephen Beard has more.