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Marketplace Money weekly update
FEBRUARY 2-3, 2008
This Week

Age a factor in Florida primary

Retirees cast half the votes in Florida's primary, but more young people are moving to the state. As John Dimsdale reports, they bring different opinions about the economy than their elders.


Tuning in to digital TV
Big changes are coming over the air, but more than a third of TV-owning households don't know it yet. Lisa Napoli explains everything you need to know about the digital TV transition.


Avoiding hidden 401k fees
Next week is the final week for the public to comment on new disclosure rules designed to expose the fees that sneak thousands from your 401k. Tess talks to Matthew Hutcheson for more.


Nagging from beyond the grave
Trusts have allowed people to pass wealth on to loved ones, but as Stacey Vanek-Smith discovered, a new kind of trust also lets parents to pass wisdom along -- whether you like it or not.


Living with (and paying for) diabetes
As the government debates health care reform, people are trying to find ways to cope. Tess revisits David Lazarus to hear how he's adapting his life and his budget to diabetes.


Work Life: Bartender
With Fat Tuesday fast approaching, we follow some locals to Pat O'Brien's in New Orleans to experience a day in the work life of a bartender.


New rules for crossing the border
An earlier passport requirement on flights in and out of the U.S. has been applied to land and sea travel as well. Tess gets details and options from the State Department's Cy Ferenchak.


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"Bond insurers"
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Straight story
Economics editor Chris Farrell pulls out his crystal ball and sees a return to frugality. Chris sets the story straight on the end of the "borrow and spend" economy.

Getting Personal
Economics editor Chris Farrell answers your money questions with Tess Vigeland. In this edition, Chris and Tess talk about investing a windfall, adding TIPS to your portfolio, opening a Roth alongside a SEP and estimating your taxes.
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