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Fed names banks that got bailed out

In a major reveal today, the Federal Reserve -- thanks to the Dodd-Frank Act -- released the names and numbers related to the bank bailout. More»
How to save the environment one change at a time

The Marketplace Sustainability Desk presents Green Tip and Trade, a collection of more than 100 ideas for reducing your carbon footprint while you eat, play, and get around at home, work, and school. Join contributors including Dwell magazine and the Surfrider Foundation and submit your own tips. More»

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News in Brief
Top Stories: Royal wedding's big bill; Facebook defriended me; and the latest Mid-Day Update podcast
Tech Report: The Blog
Top Stories: Celebrity app reviews; Facebook gets email; Google opens Boutiques.com; and more tech news headlines...
Marketplace Money on the Road
Consumer's Guide to Healthcare

Health care. It sounds so simple. But anyone who has been through the system knows how frustrating and confusing it can be. Marketplace Money devotes an entire episode to the topic with extended coverage online, including advice from doctors, facts on healthcare reform, and a report on how technology is changing your health care. Read more.
Commentaries
REICH: Federal deficit shouldn't be the focus now

Marketplace commentator Robert Reich says the federal deficit should take the back seat, at least for now.
What Is Rich?
A closer look at America's income gap

As the debate over tax cuts heats up in Congress, Americans at every income level tackle the question: What is rich? Read the comprehensive series, share your views, and examine detailed stats about the distribution of income in America. Read more.
FEATURED SLIDESHOW
Boomtime on China's grasslands

Inner Mongolia was once one of the poorest areas of China. Not anymore. The Inner Mongolian city of Ordos now has the highest per capita GDP of any city in China. This rags-to-riches story has come to symbolize the rapid development of a nation as a whole. But it's come with some growing pains. View photos.
PHOTO SLIDESHOWS
SPECIAL REPORT
Bailout: Follow the Money

As the controversial federal bailout Troubled Asset Relief Program comes to a close, we take a look at where all of that money has been spent and how it's being paid back. Read More
Marketplace Music
The Business of Music

Marketing lessons from The Grateful Dead; the latest in our series on music for business travelers; And, the songs we play between segments.Read and listen
Match Game
QUIZ: Who's that economic adviser?

What do all those economists and policy makers at the White House do? Play our latest matching game and match the economic adviser to his or her job description. Play now.
Topics in the News
Transportation Nation
The Future of Transportation

In our latest Transportation Nation series we take a look at the future of how we get around, from better bus lines to the high-speed rail. Read more

Getting Personal

Q: A 30 vs. 15 year mortgage

Our mortgage company just sent us an offer to refinance our current 5% 30-year fixed rate mortgage with no fees and minimal paperwork with either another 30-year at 4.25% or a 15-year at 3.875%. We currently make extra payments of $350 per month... it doesn't seem like it would make much of a difference on the total interest paid over the life of both mortgages if we accept either of these offers and continue to prepay the same amount we do know + or - the difference in monthly payments. Lydia, Cary, NC Answer »
Q: Intrigued by social lending
Q: Balance the checkbook
Q: Time to let an insurance policy lapse
Q: Waiting for Godot: Financial planners for the middle class
Q: Dad and an annuity
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