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Marketplace Money weekly update
March 23, 2007
This Week

Doing the 'Dead cat bounce'

Buying a falling stock can be tempting, but if you think a quick rise will help you get rich quick, think again. As Bob Moon reports, you may be risking more than you can afford.

Maxed out on plastic
The country's war with credit card debt rages on. A new documentary called "Maxed Out" takes an in-depth look at our nasty credit addiction. Tess Vigeland talks plastic with director James Scurlock.


Self-filing for bankruptcy can cost you
The new bankruptcy rules have made it tougher to file — and tougher to find a lawyer who can help. Alisa Roth reports.


Would a broker lie to you?
According to a recent Smart Money investigation, many brokers are offering advice they shouldn't be giving. Tess Vigeland discusses broker trust with Smart Money Magazine senior writer Dyan Machan.


A "fixed" rate might make you broke
Credit card companies like to lure you with the promise of a fixed interest rate, but they may be taking a few liberties with the definition. Tess Vigeland interviews Travis Plunkett of the Consumer Federation of America on how "fixed" these rates really are.


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Money Clip

Chris Farrell wants you to get over the April blues. He recommends some easy steps to prepare for tax deadline.
"McJob"
What's it mean? Find out.
Straight story
This weeks, Wall Street's got the subprime jitters, but economics editor Chris Farrell says the Federal Reserve can shake it off.

Mailbag
Chris Farrell answers your questions about buying U.S. savings bonds, checking a credit report and saving the right amount.
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