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The big business of fruit arrangements

May 8, 2015
The CEO of Edible Arrangements talks about how his business started.
An edible arrangements delivery truck.
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Modern gift-wrap tradition has ties to Hallmark

Dec 24, 2014
Wrapping paper as we know it took off about 100 years ago. Now it's a $3 billion industry.

This year's must-have holiday gifts

Dec 12, 2014
Sam Weiner and Daniel Kibblesmith present their 2014 holiday gift guide.

Happy Birthday! Merry Christmas!

Dec 24, 2013
Instead of a rousing surprise party, and everyone singing for you ... you get your neighbors' earnest caroling.

How much is too much to spend on gifts for the teacher?

Dec 20, 2013
‘Tis the season for holiday tipping -- everyone from your mail carrier to your paper delivery guy to your kids’ teachers.

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Holiday book picks

Nov 29, 2013
Marketplace Money host Carmen Wong Ulrich shares some of her book picks for holiday gifts.

Financial Feud: Gifts vs. Retirement savings

Jun 27, 2013
Have you ever received a gift from someone but wished the person had just saved their money instead? Our experts help Cristeta resolve the financial feud she's been having with her mother. See what they say and weigh in.