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"Freaks and Geeks'" Linda Cardellini takes the Marketplace Quiz

by Hayley Hershman
Jun 5, 2017
And offers up some advice for college grads.
Linda Cardellini stars in the latest season of Netflix's "Bloodline."
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The value of cooking at home isn't all about money

by Eliza Mills
Jun 2, 2017
And it's not that hard, either.
Beer-steamed mussels with chorizo.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, food styling by Joanna Keohane
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My Economy: Making an old dream a reality

by Virginia Smith
Oct 21, 2016
A single mom goes to medical school to complete her dream of becoming a doctor.
A single mom pursues her dreams to become a doctor 
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Economic Anxiety Index®

Despite economic recovery, many Americans still feeling anxious

by Adam Allington
Oct 17, 2016
As the economy approaches "full employment," only 34 percent feel financially secure.
Thirty-seven percent of Americans say their personal situations have improved since last year.
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My Economy

My Economy: How a single mom makes ends meet

by Virginia Smith
Oct 14, 2016
A low-wage worker shares her experience living paycheck to paycheck.
At $13 an hour, it's hard for Lydia Flores to support her family.
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The Conversation: Your money questions

by Marketplace Weekend Staff
Sep 16, 2016
What have you always wanted to know about money?
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Hispanic millennials make less, but save more

by Donna Tam
Aug 3, 2016
A Wells Fargo survey says most millennials don’t think they can stash away $1 million by the time they retire, and the situation is more critical for female and Hispanic millennials.
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Five personal finance lessons from the oil boom and bust

by Marketplace Contributor
Jan 19, 2016
One reporter reflects on what she learned from her time in North Dakota.
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Millennials: stressed but confident about finances

by Tony Wagner
Oct 13, 2015
A lot of that anxiety seems to come from debt.
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My Biggest Financial Lesson

Amy Speace, a singer-songwriter just trying to make do

by Marketplace Contributor
Oct 9, 2015
Her new song "Spent" focuses on the financial struggle of trying to buy a home.
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