Congress Told Act Fast or Risk Recession
Lawmakers express skepticism over administration’s $700 billion bailout.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stomachs Churn Over Shattered Economy
Plans for a government bailout don’t settle the nerves of these Americans.

 

 

 

 

 

Wall Street Worries: Bailout Could Cost Too Much and Still Not Work
Markets appeared to calm somewhat overnight. Oil dips to $109.

 

 

 

 

 

AIG’s Fired CEO Rejects $22M Parachute
AIG’s chief declined his severance pay. Will other execs cut back too?

 

 

 

 

 

‘No Second Act’: Lawmakers Press Bush Officials on Bailout Plan
Paulson, Bernanke continue to press for speed– lawmakers urge caution.

 

 

 

 

 

Keeping Your Money Safe in a Market Panic
Stop, breathe in and learn what to do to keep your cash.

 

 

 

 

 

No Relief for Consumers Amidst Financial Turmoil
Just 17 percent rate the national economy positively.

 

 

 

 

 

Are You Happy With the Bailout Ideas?
ABC News wants to hear your feelings about the government’s bailout plans.

 

 

 

 

 

Bernanke, Paulson: Congress Must Act Now
Bernanke and Paulson urge fast action on the financial bailout.

 

 

 

 

 

Banking On It: Investment Houses Change Status to Stay Afloat
Meanwhile, lawmakers rush to pass the proposed $700B rescue package.

 

 

 

 

 

Stock Dive Hurts State Pensions, Budgets
The troubles on Wall Street might mean dark days for states across the country.

 

 

 

 

 

Forget Wall Street’s Debt, Pay Your Own
Paying off credit card debt, pre-paying your mortgage bring guaranteed “gains.”

 

 

 

 

 

Wind Power New? Not to One Minn. Town
A small Minnesota town was years ahead of the country in embracing wind power.

 

 

 

 

 

The Dumbest Online Job Hunt Blunders
Looking to ruin your job search? How about a YouTube striptease?

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign Airlines Thrive as U.S. Flounders
Start by charging $14,635 for first class and then offer an onboard shower.

 

 

 

 

 

Partners or Robber Barons of the Skies?
Partnership could make trans-Atlantic flights easier, but airfares could spike.

 

 

 

 

 

Transport Costs Could Alter World Trade
Shipping products worldwide may come at a high price for global economy.