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Some retailers aren't happy to see cash
More Americans say they'll be using cash instead of credit cards to pay for their holiday purchases this year. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports why that's bad new for retailers. (11/17/2009)

Tess's closing words on kids and money
Tess Vigeland offers some closing advice to parents about helping their kids understand personal finances. (11/13/2009)

Rocker knows about being in a jam
Death Cab for Cutie guitarist Chris Walla tells Tess Vigeland about the challenges he faced with debt earlier in his music career. (11/13/2009)

Talking money with teens
Personal finance expert Beth Kobliner and her teenage daughter, Rebecca, join Tess Vigeland to discuss "The Talk" -- about money and, well, that other thing. (11/13/2009)

Kids' winning essays on money
Eighth-graders Gracie Hackenberg and Avery Butler read their winning essays during the taping of the "Financial Futures" show in Portland, Ore. (11/13/2009)

Comics founder draws on early lessons
Mike Richardson, founder of Dark Horse Comics, talks to Tess Vigeland about comics, money and his own childhood. (11/13/2009)

Families and Oompa Loompas
Two Portland families join Tess Vigeland on stage to share their philosophies on kids and money. And from the Oregon Children's Theater production of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," the Oompa Loompas pay a visit. (11/13/2009)

This dad's money tips aren't a tall order
Tess Vigeland welcomes former professional basketball player Chris Dudley of the Portland Trailblazers, who is now a certified financial planner -- and a parent of three. (11/13/2009)

Discussing the basics of budgeting
Beth Kobliner, author of "Get a Financial Life," joins Tess Vigeland on stage to discuss how parents can talk about money with their kids. (11/13/2009)

Live in Portland, it's Marketplace Money
Marketplace Money host Tess Vigeland opens the special live "Financial Futures" show in Portland, Ore., with the Live Wire comedy troupe. (11/13/2009)


