Everything you need to know about LIBOR but were afraid to ask
The contract to run one of the key benchmarks in the global financial system has been awarded to the people who bring you the New York Stock Exchange. Starting next year, NYSE Euronext will take...
View ArticleResting face makeover: Plastic surgeons weigh in on a mocking viral video
You know the expression: It's written all over your face? Well, that's because we all make judgments based on appearance. You see someone with beady eyes and think, 'hmm, are they distrustful?' Or...
View Article20 things 30-year-olds should remember
Perhaps you've read this Forbes article, "20 Things 20-Year-Olds Don't Get," which is full of well-intentioned advice from a 34-year-old. There's some good stuff in there that 20-somethings, like...
View ArticleThe world's most expensive burgers
Is this the future of food? The world's first lab-grown burger got its first taste from a select group of people in London -- and the results were less than spectacular. Tasters said the burger was...
View ArticleIs your PIN code one of the easiest to figure out?
Your ATM PIN isn't 1234, right? If it is, better head to your bank and change it. A study by tech consultancy DataGenetics has unveiled the most-common PIN numbers. According to the study, thieves can...
View ArticleWould you rather be debt-free? Or skinny?
It looks like Americans care more about their looks than their debt. A survey issued by Credit Karma, a personal finance company, found that a whopping 72 percent of Americans would rather keep their...
View ArticleBustle backlash: How the launch of a website for women turned into a big mess
When Bleacher Report co-founder Bryan Goldberg announced his new venture, Bustle.com, on Tuesday, Aug. 13, it was with the declaration, "You're damn right this is a feminist publication." Goldberg...
View ArticleThe best and worst of food mashups
Food mash-ups may not be new: Think Tex-Mex or barbecue chicken pizza. But by combining Korean and Mexican cuisine, the Kogi Korean BBQ food truck has become one of the most popular food trucks in Los...
View ArticleMaria Sharapova considered name change to Sugarpova
From Maria Sharapova to Maria Sugarpova? That's not a typo. The Russian-born tennis superstar says she considered temporarily changing her last name for the duration of the two-week U.S. Open to...
View ArticleHouse hunt: Match the famous home with its TV show
Think you know TV show homes? Play our new brain game and match the famous home with its TV show. Play now. Many of us still believe owning a home is the American Dream. Marketplace Money puts...
View ArticleAre you headed to one of the most popular Labor Day destinations?
Hitting the road or friendly skies for a Labor Day Weekend getaway? You're not alone. The holiday, which many celebrate as the unofficial end of summer, is a popular time for Americans to take a...
View Article25 totally bizarre scholarships you can apply for
Whether you're tall, short, like to dress up in Duck tape for prom, can call a duck, or are a Van Valkenburg descendant -- there is a scholarship for you. And even if you're none of those things,...
View ArticleA guide to U.S. retirement accounts
What does your ideal retirement look like? Traveling the world? Spending more time with family? Or taking it easy by the beach? Your dream has to start with knowing how you will finance your life...
View Article11 personal finance basics brought to you by 'The Golden Girls'
The quartet of charismatic retirees known as "The Golden Girls" taught us a lot about the power of friendship. But the popular sitcom that originally ran from 1985-1992 -- and still lives on in...
View ArticleHow do you know if you have good health insurance?
Buying health insurance can be intimidating. And with the debut of state health insurance exchanges, it can be confusing trying to figure out the type of plan that you should buy. So how do you know...
View ArticleThere she is, Miss America. But where is she now?
There she is. And there she goes? Over the years, more than 80 women have worn the Miss America crown . This past Sunday, Miss New York, Nina Davuluri, became the most recent inductee to the Miss...
View ArticleA guide to Money and the American Dream
The American Dream. What do you think of when you hear that phrase? We've spent the past few weeks trying to figure it out and asking people about their dreams. For some, the key to the American...
View Article7 lessons the U.S. government could learn from Marketplace Money
We here at Marketplace Money pride ourselves on helping everyday Americans take control of their personal finances. Hopefully you've learned a thing or two by listening to our program -- just as we've...
View ArticleWould you tip a flight attendant for good service?
Have you ever tipped your flight attendant? Would you? A new poll from the airfare discount website AirfareWatchdog.com finds that 27 percent of people have tipped their flight attendant as a "thank...
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