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Carmen Wong Ulrich

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Simple: Is the future of banking your smartphone?

Nov 8, 2013
As more and more consumers lodge complaints against big banks for their higher fees and lower customer service, some startups are looking to sidestep all that legacy banking.

Carmen's lightning round! Personal finance advice for all

Nov 8, 2013
Here at Marketplace Money we get way more questions than we could ever hope to answer.

Extra, extra, read all about it! Money headlines

Nov 8, 2013
A look at what the future of banking will look like, plus personal finance stories from around the country.

Mattel says 'Toy Feliz' this holiday season

Nov 1, 2013
Could Mattel's new Spanish-language toy campaign spur big sales this holiday season?

Want to retire early? Answer these questions first

Nov 1, 2013
Marketplace Money listener Amanda wants to retire at the age of 30. What should she know before she makes the leap?

Shopping while black, and paying a 'respectability tax'

Oct 30, 2013
Two recent high profile cases of black men being detained and searched after shopping at luxury clothing stores shines a light on a common experience for people of color.

Money secrets: Should you keep a secret bank account?

Oct 24, 2013
What should we talk about when we talk about hiding money in a relationship.