The Fool Phones: Saving, Investing, Home-buying October 28, 2005 • David Gardner and Motley Fool Personal Finance Expert Dayana Yochim open up the Fool phones for your financial questions. This week we talk saving, investing and buying a house.
Stuck in a Work Rut? October 26, 2005 • Polls show that more Americans are staying in their jobs for longer periods of time, but that can lead to the dreaded workplace rut. Co-host Renee Montagne talks to Money magazine's Donna Rosato about how to get unstuck.
Economy What to Expect from Bernanke at the Fed October 25, 2005 • President Bush nominated Ben Bernanke Monday to follow Alan Greenspan as chairman of the Federal Reserve. Renee Montagne talks to David Wessel, deputy Washington bureau chief of The Wall Street Journal, about the change in policy that could be anticipated from Bernanke.
Opinion The Color of Money Listener Questions October 25, 2005 • Madeleine Brand shares money questions from listeners with Day to Day personal finance contributor Michelle Singletary. Singletary also writes the syndicated column "The Color of Money," for The Washington Post and is the author of 7 Money Mantras for a Richer Life.
Author Interviews 'Bait and Switch' in the White-Collar World Fresh Air October 24, 2005 • Barbara Ehrenreich's latest book is Bait and Switch: The (Futile) Pursuit of the American Dream. In it, Ehrenreich details white-collar unemployment and the industry that sells unemployed resume assistance, job fairs, and networking events.
National Early Retirees Turn to Volunteer Work October 23, 2005 • Some early retirees are choosing to give of themselves after a lifetime in the for-profit world. General affluence has made it easier for many to find meaningful ways to stay active outside the workforce.
National Seattle Girds Against Earthquake Damage October 22, 2005 • Many Seattle homeowners are retrofitting their houses against the threat of earthquakes. The trend toward reinforcement began in the wake of this year's string of costly and deadly disasters.
Managing Money in the Face of Inflation October 21, 2005 • Inflation has shot up in the past month, which has an impact on home prices, stock and bond values. Steve Inskeep talks to Jonathan Clements, personal finance columnist for The Wall Street Journal, about how to protect your assets and invest wisely in inflationary times.
Motley Fool Profiles David Swensen's 'Unconventional Success' October 21, 2005 • David Swensen has outperformed 99 percent of U.S. mutual funds since 1985. As Yale's chief investment officer, Swensen manages the school's $15 billion endowment. Now he has a new book, Unconventional Success.
Health Care Blue Cross Plan Courts Younger Consumers October 19, 2005 • Blue Cross of California has created a Web site designed to attract 19- to 29-year-olds as consumers of Tonik, a health insurance plan that can be tailored to specific needs.
Business Handling Work When Boss Is in the Hot Seat October 19, 2005 • Some workers have to manage their jobs while their supervisor is in legal and/or criminal trouble. Steve Inskeep tackles the dos and don'ts for employees in this predicament with syndicated workplace columnist Bob Rosner.
Opinion Analysis Winter Heating October 19, 2005 • Ed Gordon talks with two energy experts about what is -- and is not -- being done to prepare Americans for winter.
Economy Philadelphia Preps for Pricey Winter Season October 19, 2005 • The Energy Department recently announces that home heating bills might increase as much as 50 percent this winter. Fewer cities are more vulnerable to this looming energy crisis than Philadelphia.
The Color of Money Being Smart About Life Insurance October 18, 2005 • Alex Chadwick talks to personal finance contributor Michelle Singletary about life insurance. A recent poll indicates most Americans don't know how much life insurance they need, or if they need any coverage at all. The truth, Singletary says, can surprise you.
Paying at the Pump At $1 a Gallon, Biodiesel a Cheap Alternative to Gas October 17, 2005 • High gasoline prices have spurred interest in hybrids and alternative fuels. Science correspondent David Kestenbaum reports on biodiesel, a gas alternative that costs less than $1 a gallon. A typical source of the fuel is restaurants tossing their used frying oil.