Socially conscious investing sounds easy, but as Chris Farrell finds out, choosing funds that promote your personal values can be tricky. The good news -- you shouldn't have to expect smaller returns to do the right thing.
How much to spend on your first house is always a tough question, but recent turmoil in the housing market has made it even more challenging. Chris Farrell has some advice on how to figure out how much house you can afford.
Scott Jagow hits the streets of Cairo in a cab with Khaled Khamissi, author of "Taxi." Khamissi spent a year riding in Cairo taxis, talking to drivers. His book tells the stories of Egypt's frustrated working class. Part of The Middle East @ Work series from public radio's Marketplace.
Scott Jagow and Amy Scott do the tourist thing in Egypt and take a camel ride. It's a little uncomfortable. But the negotiation that follows gets even rougher. Part of The Middle East @ Work from public radio's Marketplace.
A look at how the growing middle east economy affects the pocket books of Americans, part of The Middle East @ Work series from public radio's Marketplace.