Mondays, November 16th & 30th

Your Mind & Your Money - Following the Crowd

A year-long series.

Just as animals tend to follow the herd, humans often imitate the actions of other people. Does that affect how we invest? On November 16, reporter Dan Grech tries to answer this question with the help of two psychiatrists: Gregory Berns of Emory University School of Medicine and Richard Peterson of Market Psychology Consulting. Then on November 30, the series will feature an interview with Terrance Odean of the Haas School of Business, University of California/Berkeley. Odean will talk about the impact that following the crowd can have on an investor’s returns..

If you happen to miss a segment broadcast, don't panic. All of the series reports and interviews will be avialble in the "Your Mind & Your Money" section of the NBR website, along with many other resources.

***Funding for "Your Mind and Your Money" is provided by the FINRA Investor Education Foundation.

Thursday, November 26th (Thanksgiving Day)

Careers for the Next Decade

A special edition of Nightly Business Report.

The latest employment statistics tell the story: while jobs are scarce in some fields, there are plenty of openings in others. But people must decide well in advance which career track to pursue. To help in this quest, NBR's Thanksgiving Day program will focus on four careers seen as having great potential:

• China/Asian Business Development Specialist
• Patient Advocate
• Immigration Specialist
• Emergency Planning Manager

In four reports, NBR reporters will profile several workers in these careers. Then anchor Susie Gharib will discuss the pros and cons of each field with noted career counselor Marty Nemko, who also serves as Contributing Editor for career issues at U.S. News & World Report.