Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'finances'

Why Wait Until Age 59 To Get My Money...

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:00:00 EST

Our personal finance contributor offers tips on how to deal with weird banking rules, how to go to college for free and what books you need to read to save lots of money.

GMAC Made Risky Subprime Mortgage Loans

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST

GMAC is the most recent beneficiary of a government bailout. GMAC is the the financing arm of General Motors. It supplies funding for auto dealers to buy inventory and credit for consumers buying cars. It is also a major player in the home mortgage market.

The Yankees Are, Once Again, Bad Sports

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 00:09:00 EST

By asking a struggling New York City for an additional $259 million in tax-free bonds to help finance a new stadium (while signing free agents for well over $400 million), the Bronx Bombers present themselves as the very model of arrogance and let-'em-eat-cakeness.

Bailout Of GMAC May Take Time To Trickle Down

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 16:32:00 EST

The federal government is stepping up its efforts to save the auto industry by committing $6 billion to stabilize GMAC, the financing arm of General Motors. At least in the short term, it should help GM car dealers and their customers.

Making Quality New Year's Resolutions

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 13:00:00 EST

Try not spending money on anything extra for a month and you'll rack up savings, says our personal finance contributor. She advises people to keep a cash reserve and remember that every day is a new day to get your finances together.

Will Low Mortgage Rates Make A Difference...

Sun, 28 Dec 2008 08:00:00 EST

Host Liane Hansen speaks with John Cochrane, a finance professor at the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business, about what the dip in mortgage rates means for the individual consumers and the economy as a whole.

Fed Will Allow GMAC To Tap Bailout Fund

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 21:05:00 EST

The Federal Reserve has granted a request by the financing arm of General Motors to become a bank holding company and tap the government's $700 billion rescue fund, bolstering GM's ability to survive.

Fed Lets GMAC Tap Bailout Fund

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 17:34:00 EST

The Federal Reserve has granted a request by the financing arm of General Motors to tap the government's $700 billion rescue fund, bolstering GM's ability to survive.

Asking For Help During The Holidays

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 13:00:00 EST

Christmas this year comes as many Americans are unemployed, broke and underwater on their mortgages. Our personal finance contributor has advice on how to ask for assistance if you're in financial trouble during the holiday season.

Bush Sets $17.4 Billion In Loans For Automakers

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 08:13:00 EST

A rescue plan for ailing U.S. automakers includes short-term financing of $17.4 billion, according to wire reports. President Bush will make a statement on the auto industry at 9 a.m. ET, the White House said.

California Freezes Construction Projects

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:00:00 EST

California financial officials voted Wednesday to freeze nearly $4 billion in financing for construction projects across the state. We visited some projects in northern California that are threatened by the funding cutoff.

Getting Inside Bernard Madoff's Mind

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:00:00 EST

Why would someone like Bernard Madoff allegedly get involved in a Ponzi scheme? Nomi Prins, former Wall Street insider and author of Other People's Money: The Corporate Mugging of America, offers her insight into how scam artists in the finance world think.

MBA Grads Struggling To Find Work

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 13:01:00 EST

For decades, the Master's in Business Administration was the key to a lucrative career. But the collapse of the banking and finance industries means fewer jobs and less pay right out of school. We speak with MBA students about the difficulties they're facing.

Connecticut Man Is Finance Guru And Shaman

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 12:00:00 EST

Larry Ford holds a full time job as a financial consultant in Connecticut. But that's not the only service he provides. When Ford isn't helping people manage their investments, he works as a shaman, which is a type of spiritual healer. Ford, who was recently featured in the Washington Post Magazine, explains his work in two worlds.

Music To Help You Glide Over Financial Troubles

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 13:00:00 EST

Some experts say that given the huge drops in the stock market you shouldn't even look at your finances. Should you decide to ignore their advice, our resident musician suggests some tunes you may want to cue up while looking at just how badly your investments are doing.

The Best Way To Sell Your Stuff

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:00:00 EST

In this tough economy, it can be difficult to come up with extra money for holiday shopping. Our personal finance contributor says one way to increase your budget is to sell those unneeded items stored in your garage or closet.

The Man Who Left Finance For The Monastery

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:00:00 EST

Henry Quinson walked away from the comfortable life of an international banker in Paris to join the monastery. He now tutors immigrant children in a run-down housing project in Marseilles. We explore the factors behind the transformation and his reflections on the market from afar.

Mumbai Attacks Suggest Terrorists Are Evolving

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST

The attacks in Mumbai, India, last week reflect a new pattern. The terrorists used small arms and grenades, and their tactics were reminiscent of traditional guerrilla warfare. The small group of attackers demonstrated discipline and training, and their actions were clearly well-organized and financed. That raises the question: Is the world is dealing with a new era of terrorism?

The End Of Ethanol...

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:59:00 EST

Three years ago, cheap corn, easy financing and disruptions in gasoline production fueled a dramatic expansion of the ethanol industry. Plants popped up like mushrooms across the plains. Since then, financing has largely dried up and many operators have declared bankruptcy.

When Money Was A Dirty Word

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:02:00 EST

Fifty years ago, unless the family was playing Monopoly, parents didn't talk about finances with their children. Parents didn't even talk about money with each other. Now it's all people talk about. What happened?

Tip For Saving Money Through The Winter

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:00:00 EST

Colder weather means a different kind of budgeting. Heating and lighting costs are only some of the issues to consider. Our personal finance contributor shares easy ways to save energy and money and even avoid family feuds.

Stores Try To Turn Holidays Happy

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 15:30:00 EST

Liane Hansen speaks with Natalie Zmuda, retail reporter for the trade publication, Advertising Age, about how retailers are changing their advertising and marketing strategies this holiday season while the economic downturn is making shoppers more fearful about their finances.

High Court Tackles Campaign Financing

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 11:37:00 EST

For years, the Supreme Court has refused to be drawn into the controversy over whether campaign contributions to judicial candidates create a conflict of interest. But Friday, amid growing concern over the role of money in state court elections, the justices agreed to review a case testing whether elected judges can participate in cases involving large campaign contributors.

Investing Tips For An Economic Crisis

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 08:00:00 EST

Guest Host Lynn Neary talks with Gail MarksJarvis, a personal finance columnist for The Chicago Tribune, to get a few investing tips to make it through the economic crisis.

Black Finance Guru Weighs In On Financial Crisis

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:00:00 EST

Ariel Capital Management LLC is one of the largest African-American owned money management firms in the U.S. Its founder John Rogers, Jr. shares how he beat the odds and rose to success, and what lessons can be learned from the current financial crisis.