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Sound Money for July 26, 2003
 The deficit and world events
The federal budget deficit is projected to reach $455 billion this year. V.V. Chari, a professor of economics at the University of Minnesota and adviser to the Federal Reserve, discusses how the deficit affects the U.S. economy.
(Jul 26, 2003)
Corporate reform one year after Sarbanes-Oxley
Prompted by scandals at Enron, Tyco, WorldCom, and elsewhere, President Bush signed the Sarbanes-Oxley Act into law on July 30, 2002, putting reforms into place so US businesses would clean up their act. Does this legislation, together with rules proposed by two stock exchanges, go far enough in protecting shareholders? Or is it a regulatory nightmare, dampening corporate risk taking? One year later, Chris Farrell talks with securities law expert John Coffee about whether true reform is underway in corporate America. (Jul 26, 2003)
Sailing through retirement
If you've ever dreamed of running away and becoming a pirate, sailing the Caribbean in retirement may be the next best thing. Martha and Dan wanted their golden years to be an adventure, so they refinanced the house, bought a boat, and set sail. But how can they afford it? Reporter Cynthia Ingle talked to them about making ends meet. (Jul 26, 2003)
Successful buying and selling on ebay
This popular Internet auction site brokered nearly $15 billion of merchandise in 2002. How can you get in on the action? Meet an online merchant who likes the freedom of selling at his convenience. Then get insider tips from eBay for Dummies author Marsha Collier, who explains how to test the waters before a sale, and how to keep your transactions secure when making an online purchase. (Jul 26, 2003)
Erica answers your questions
Our in-house investment expert Erica Whittlinger answers listeners' questions about the ticker tape, beginning investing, evaluating a financial planner, maximum savings in tax-deferred investments, socially responsible investing, borrowing money from a 401(k), and the risk of junk bonds.
(Jul 26, 2003)
Listener questions for July 26, 2003
Chris Farrell answers listeners' questions about piggy back mortgages, employing your children so they can open an IRA, stock earnings versus stock prices, life insurance as an investment tool, and tax deductions for home equity loans. (Jul 26, 2003)
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