Take Two: Life Changes Katrina Evacuee Finds New Life in San Antonio November 30, 2005 • Yvette Warren did not choose to leave New Orleans, the city where she'd met her husband, raised five children, and worked as a teacher's aide. Hurricane Katrina forced her out. Now she's found a new home in Texas.
The Color of Money Listener Questions November 29, 2005 • Madeleine Brand speaks with Day to Day personal finance contributor Michelle Singletary about money questions from listeners. Singletary writes "The Color of Money" column for The Washington Post.
Economy Builders Unfazed as Housing Market Cools November 27, 2005 • The pace of new homes is starting to slow. Some would-be buyers are being scared off by higher interest rates. But most builders are downplaying the long-term significance of the dropoff.
Business So Far, No Drop in Holiday Shopping November 27, 2005 • As holiday shopping begins in earnest, there's serious traffic at store cash registers. Purdue professor Richard Feinberg gives Sheilah Kast some perspective on a key time of year for U.S. retailers.
Marathons Push Physical -- and Charitable -- Limits November 26, 2005 • More and more people are running in marathons to raise money for charities. The events raise welcome income for groups like the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, but they're not necessarily the cheapest way to raise funds.
Prudent Philanthropy November 25, 2005 • What are some things you should look for before you give money to an organization? David Gardner talks about smart giving and prudent philanthropy with Eric Kessler, founder of Arabella Philanthropic Investment Advisors.
Xeni Tech Holiday Gadget Wish List November 25, 2005 • Technology correspondent Xeni Jardin reviews the gadgets that could top holiday wish lists this year.
Business 'The Marketplace Report:' 'Must-Have' Holiday Gadgets November 25, 2005 • This holiday shopping season has kicked off with an obvious "must-have" toy or gadget. Difficulties have already been reported regarding the early contender for the "must-have" title -- Microsoft's new X-box gaming system. Hear Bob Moon of Marketplace.
Business Wal-Mart Shoppers Hunt for 'Black Friday' Bargains November 25, 2005 • Wal-Mart is wooing budget-conscious consumers with big discounts. Last year, the retailer's decision not to offer day-after Thanksgiving bargains led to disappointing holiday sales in 2004. We visit a Wal-Mart in suburban Chicago where shoppers are hunting for presents on a budget.
Business Another Way to Observe Holidays: 'Buy Nothing Day' November 25, 2005 • As consumers swarm malls the day after Thanksgiving, some argue that Americans should refrain from the holiday spending spree. Kalle Lasn is the creator of "Buy Nothing Day" -- a campaign to counter the "Black Friday" shopping rush.
National Limits on Eminent Domain May Go Too Far, Experts Warn November 25, 2005 • The U.S. Supreme Court earlier this year upheld the right of local governments to seize private property to spur economic development. Since then, Congress and at least 38 states have moved to defend property rights. Some experts warn the flurry of new legislation could block necessary development projects.
Paying for Holiday Shopping November 25, 2005 • NPR's Renee Montagne reports on how consumers plan to pay for their holiday gifts.
Staying Out of Holiday Debt with Credit Cards November 25, 2005 • The day after Thanksgiving, also known as "Black Friday," is one of the busiest days of the year for shopping. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Scott Bilker, founder of DebtSmart.com, who says this holiday season, shoppers should charge everything to their credit cards.
Opinion Roundtable: Holiday Shopping and Spending November 25, 2005 • Guests: Jesse Brown, author of One Hundred and One Real Money Questions; Sabrina Thomas, coordinator of Child Development and Child Relations at North Carolina Central University, and Shirlee Smith, a parent of five and the host of the syndicated cable television Talk about Parenting.