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The pitch is how to get rich, or is it how to get ripped off? Erica Johnson investigates who's getting rich off Rich Dad.
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Erica Johnson and contractor Mike Holmes reveal a new twist on home inspectors.
Convenience over safety? Marketplace conducts a first of its kind test in Erica Johnson's investigation into GPSs.
The pitch is how to get rich, or is it how to get ripped off? Erica Johnson investigates who's getting rich off Rich Dad.
Erica Johnson puts Herbal Magic to the test and raises questions about its products, how they're sold, and what evidence there is to back up some of its claims.
Wendy Mesley investigates the story behind huge bills many Canadians rack up from using their cellphones.
Erica Johnson reveals the newest way thieves are stealing your credit and debit card numbers.
Firefighters know there's one thing that can help save lives in a fire, so you'll be surprised to learn this one thing is still missing in thousands of buildings across Canada.
Erica Johnson investigates the widely advertised decompression therapy for back pain.
It's labelled halibut, but can you count on it? When you buy fish are you getting what you pay for? Erica Johnson goes fishing for answers.
Has your home insurance rate gone up? Wendy Mesley reveals it could be connected to your credit score.
Marketplace returns Friday, January 7, 2011
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Thursday, September 2, 2010, 7:06 PM       1
Erica Johnson introduces new co-host Tom Harrington, and both discuss the upcoming new season -- including our Big Gym Ripoff $earch.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010, 12:26 PM       0
Has your gym made your bank account the biggest loser? Feeling ripped off instead of getting ripped? Does your gym experience involve over billing or sneaky charges and battles about cancelled memberships?

When it comes to getting gouged by gyms, we've heard horror stories year after year. But this season Marketplace is gonna get to the bottom of it.
Thursday, August 26, 2010, 1:36 PM       3
Award-winning CBC journalist Tom Harrington is joining Erica Johnson as co-host of Marketplace.

"We're thrilled to welcome Tom to Marketplace and look forward to the energy, personality and rigour that he will bring to the show," said Jennifer McGuire, general manager and editor-in-chief, CBC News. "Tom will join with Erica for this coming season of Marketplace's signature brand of investigative consumer journalism."
Wednesday, August 25, 2010, 2:40 PM       6
Have you spotted a subtle size change in your favourite grocery product? Check your labels and send Marketplace your before-and-after product photos!

Here's the latest Incredible Shrinking Product.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010, 12:40 PM       9
Infuriating small fees! We've all had to pay them.

They're fees that seem to be for nothing at all, and that you can't negotiate. They're sometimes buried in the fine print, like the $2.00 charge to receive your cell phone bill on paper.

Share your small fee pet peeves with us! Here's what some of you have shared already on Marketplace's Facebook page...