The Color of Money Grub on the Go Hurts a Car's Resale Value February 28, 2006 • The food you eat in your car could have a damaging effect on its resale value. You should probably think twice before you chow down after a visit to a drive-through window.
Law Anna Nicole Smith Case Reaches Supreme Court February 28, 2006 • The Supreme Court hears a case involving celebrity Anna Nicole Smith and millions of dollars. She is attempting to establish her claim to part of her late husband's estate.
Economy Will a Cooling Housing Market Cool the Economy? February 27, 2006 • The housing market has shown signs of cooling in recent months. Economists wonder how that might affect the overall economy in the United States. Steve Inskeep talks to David Wessel, deputy Washington bureau chief of The Wall Street Journal, about the relationship between home equity and consumer spending.
Economy Economists Predict Growth Spurt for U.S. February 27, 2006 • The National Association for Business Economics says its survey of 53 economists predicts growth of about 4.5 percent in the first quarter. The economists also say the Federal Reserve is likely to raise interest rates two more times before this summer.
Ken Dychtwald: The Changing Face of Retirement February 24, 2006 • Beginning on Jan. 1, 2006, every 8 seconds, another North American baby boomer will be turning 60. That's about 11,000 each day and 4.5 million each year. So what will it mean for society? What will it mean for you? David Gardner talks about the changing face of retirement with Ken Dychtwald, author of The Power Years: A User's Guide to the Rest of Your Life.
The Motley Fool Take: JetBlue, Baidu.com February 24, 2006 • Is JetBlue losing altitude? Will Chinese search engine Baidu.com find big returns for investors? David Gardner talks with Motley Fool analyst Rick Munarriz about some of the week's stock market stories.
Improve Your Children's Financial Future February 22, 2006 • Entrepreneur and motivational speaker Pauly Jones talks about how he got his start in the business world, and the simple things parents can do to improve the financial future of their children.
The Color of Money Tax Tips That Could Save You Money February 21, 2006 • It's not too early to start thinking about filing those tax returns. Madeleine Brand grills personal finance contributor Michelle Singletary on the latest changes in tax laws that might help you save a little extra money this year.
Author Interviews Barton Biggs Shines a Light on Hedge Funds February 20, 2006 • The hedge fund industry is one of the fastest growing corners of the investment world. Now Wall Street insider — and hedge fund manager — Barton Biggs has exposed the industry's cast of characters to scrutiny in the book HedgeHogging.
Economy Report Says Consumer Confidence Trails Data February 20, 2006 • A new consumer confidence report continues to find that many Americans believe the national economic outlook is shaky. But as NPR's Mike Pesca reports, the public's perception of a weak economy is trailing the actual economic data.
Motley Fool Profiles Terry Burnham on 'Mean Markets and Lizard Brains' February 17, 2006 • Does the animal in you keep you from making smarter investment decisions? Host David Gardner talks about the biology of investing with Terry Burnham, author of Mean Markets and Lizard Brains: How to Profit from the New Science of Irrationality.
New Option in Retirement Savings: Roth 401Ks February 17, 2006 • There's a new way to save for retirement. The Roth 401K has tax advantages for some workers, but companies have been slow to offer the new product to workers.
Opinion The Color of Money Valentine's Day on a Budget February 14, 2006 • If designer chocolates don't fit in your budget, personal finance contributor Michelle Singletary has some alternative low-cost gift ideas for this Valentine's Day. She talks with Alex Chadwick about having a lovely Valentine's Day -- on a budget.
Interview: Diane Rehm February 10, 2006 • Whether you are spending it, saving it, or just not making enough of it, money can be a major stumbling block in any relationship. Diane Rehm, host of The Diane Rehm Show, and husband John Rehm join us to talk about money and marriage.
Interview: Dr. Ruth Westheimer February 10, 2006 • Are there parallels between how couples approach sex and how they approach money? David talks finance and romance with sex therapist Dr. Ruth.