Tess Vigeland

Tess Vigeland is author of Leap: Leaving a Job With No Plan B to Find the Career and Life You Really Want. She is the former host of public radio’s Marketplace Money and is the recipient of the 2019 Gracie Award for Best Host/Anchor and a National Edward R. Murrow Award for Continuing Coverage for her work following the deadly Camp Fire in Paradise, Calif. She currently lives in Portland, Ore., and you can follow her writing at Tessuntethered.com.

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An American Expat Reflects on Coming Home

Former public radio host Tess Vigeland looks back, and ahead

AUGUST 30, 2019 | By Tess Vigeland

Work & Purpose

An Expat’s Lament: I Want My Old Life Back (Not Really)

The conflicted thoughts of former public radio host Tess Vigeland

OCTOBER 24, 2017 | By Tess Vigeland

Work & Purpose

Leaping Without a Net, 2 Years Later

Person leaping from one cliff to another

An ex-public radio host is still figuring out Plan B and she's fine with that

JANUARY 23, 2015 | By Tess Vigeland

Work & Purpose

Jay Leno, Here’s My ‘Now, What?’ Advice for You

An ex-public radio star offers pointers from her own experience

FEBRUARY 8, 2014 | By Tess Vigeland

Work & Purpose

Me, Work for Free at This Point in My Career?

A former public radio host struggles with the notion that accepting unpaid assignments will lead to more lucrative work

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013 | By Tess Vigeland

Work & Purpose

An Ex-Public Radio Host Asks Herself, ‘Now What?’

After leaving 'Marketplace Money,' Tess Vigeland is trying to redefine career success

JULY 19, 2013 | By Tess Vigeland

Money & Policy

Shedding a Tear Over Vanishing Investment Clubs

Tess Vigland laments the rapid decrease in investment clubs.

The trend may be over, but the former host of public radio's 'Marketplace Money' says creating a different type of group can help your money grow

FEBRUARY 8, 2013 | By Tess Vigeland

Money & Policy

Best Financial Moves From ‘Marketplace Money’

Chris Farrell and Tess Vigeland from "Marketplace Money" on financial advice.

The public radio show's former host, Tess Vigeland, chats with her longtime, on-air colleague about advice they've given and heard for people over 50

JANUARY 17, 2013 | By Tess Vigeland

middle aged man discussing test results with doctor

Lung Cancer: What Not to Ask

Lessening stigma around lung cancer

Special Report

Group of older adults enjoying coffee at a coffee house.

In Good Company

We all feel lonely at times. But it doesn't have to be that way.

Special Report

Age-Friendly Health Care

Follow our in-depth examination of current health care offerings through an age-friendly lens. What does age-friendly health care look like, and how do you locate and access it? We cover how to prioritize your unique needs when selecting providers and treatments for yourself or a loved one.

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