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Holidays
Businesses ready for Ramadan rush
Jul 20, 2012
For some companies, 30 days of fasting and reflection return profits.
In Germany, holidays are 'uber alles'
Jul 6, 2012
German's seem to be the responsible, hard working sibling in the European Union, but they know when to relax.
Plastic surgery peaks during the holidays
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Adriene Hill
Dec 29, 2011
It's the most wonderful time of the year... At least for cosmetic surgeons.
TSA officials form holiday chorus at LAX
Dec 21, 2011
The Transportation Security Administration has had a rough year, but now employees at Los Angeles International Airport have joined together to bring a little holiday cheer.
Cash-strapped Christmas
Dec 15, 2011
Unemployment and foreclosures have forced many more households to cut budgets to the bone this year. How some families are coping with the holidays now that they're no longer middle class.
How to explain Santa's budget to your kids
Dec 9, 2011
Learn tips on how to explain to children why they didn't get everything on their wish lists.
'Tis the season to give
Dec 1, 2011
Holiday giving is your last shot to slide in extra tax deductions for the year, but Marketplace's economics editor Chris Farrell says there are deeper motivations behind end-of-the-year donations.
For public good, not for profit.
Making gifts people will like
Dec 1, 2011
Crafting gifts is easier on the wallet, but often low on satisfaction. We talk to Meg Favreau of Wisebread.com about how to make presents that won't end up in the back of a closet.
Will it be easy being green -- and red?
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Lori Stassi
Sep 8, 2008
Here's a Muppet News Flash: NBC has announced that a new movie starring Kermit and the gang will be released during the holidays. The cast of "Le...