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• When enough is enough
  The founder and former CEO of mutual fund giant Vanguard shares his philosophy on investing. He says decisions based on greed and speculation can wreak havoc on a typical investor's portfolio.Midmorning, January 14, 2009
• An expert on corporate leadership shares his views on the economy
  President-elect Obama plans to "retrofit America for a global economy" but economic health is at an all-time low from the U.S. to Europe and Asia. A former CEO from Minnesota has travelled the world hearing concerns of business leaders abroad.Midmorning, January 12, 2009
• The new presidency: how to repair an ailing economy
  The new president comes in with a promise of change, but faces a daunting array of challenges. The state of our economy tops this list. Minnesota Public Radio's Public Insight Network convened a forum of Minnesotans to discuss economic fixes.Midday, January 9, 2009
• Unemployment jumps to 7.2 percent, a 16-year high
  The nation's unemployment rate bolted to 7.2 percent in December, the highest level in 16 years, as nervous employers slashed 524,000 jobs. The labor market is expected to remain weak as mass layoffs continue.January 9, 2009
• NASDAQ after the crisis
  Bob Greifeld, CEO of NASDAQ, discusses the turmoil in the financial markets at the National Press Club.Midday, January 8, 2009
• Minneapolis-based Fair Isaac cutting 250 jobs
  Minneapolis-based Fair Isaac Corporation, best-known for providing the FICO consumer credit rating scores, is cutting 250 employees. Thirty of the 250 job cuts will come in Minnesota.January 8, 2009
• North Dakota governor lays out plan for $1.2 billion surplus
  North Dakota Gov. John Hoeven says his state is well positioned for economic growth despite the national recession.January 7, 2009
• A forgettable year for the economy
  MPR's chief economics correspondent Chris Farrell joins Midday to review the economy's performance in 2008, and predict what might happen in 2009.Midday, December 31, 2008
• The psychology of investing
  With the stock market in a freefall over the past few months, investors are having a hard time controlling their emotions. Psychiatrist and investment manager Richard Peterson says understanding the role that emotions play in investing could be the key to higher returns.Midmorning, December 26, 2008
• Paul Krugman at the National Press Club
  Economist Paul Krugman addresses the country's economic crisis at the National Press Club. Krugman won the 2008 Nobel Prize in Economics for his work at Princeton University and as a columnist for the New York Times.Midday, December 19, 2008
• Recession provides real world lab for biz schools
  Professors know one of the best ways to capture students' attention is to use real world examples in the classroom. The current financial turmoil is one of the most effective teachable moments ever for business schools.December 18, 2008
• Are laws protecting tenants in foreclosure working?
  Thousands of renters in Minnesota are living in foreclosed properties, and the state has already tried to ease the burden on them by passing a set of laws designed to protect renters' rights. And so far, it seems to be working.December 17, 2008
• How bad can it be?
  The economy continues to stagger, and Minnesota is not faring better than the rest of the country. State government is facing a record budget deficit, unemployment is hovering at 6 percent, and business stalwarts like Best Buy are cutting back.Midday, December 17, 2008
• Cities tackle problem of vacant properties
  A wave of foreclosures has hit certain communities in Minneapolis and St. Paul hard, and experts expect the problem to continue with the economy in recession. Midmorning looks at what the two cities are doing to keep foreclosed properties from bringing down entire neighborhoods.Midmorning, December 12, 2008
• The recession and your money
  Now that it's official, and expected to continue for at least six months, the recession will continue to take a toll in lost investment income and jobs. There are a number of things you can do to protect your finances against a possible layoff or other losses.Midmorning, December 4, 2008

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