As the recession drags on, more businesses are trying to cut costs by cutting or freezing salaries, or by requiring some employees to take temporary unpaid leaves. Monica Brady-Myerov reports on how some of those affected are adapting.
Doug Foreman, director of equities at Highmark Capital, talks with Steve Chiotakis about why the latest jobless numbers are disappointing but not disastrous, and how our massive federal deficit affects the economy.
Reporter Alisa Roth talks with Steve Chiotakis about a new government program that will give rebates to consumers who buy new, more energy-efficient appliances.
Big changes could be ahead for Japan as the country's ruling party may have to say sayonara. Scott Tong reports on what each of its top political parties are promising.
New protections will go into effect under the Credit Card Accountability Act. Mitchell Hartman reports it's the first installment in an overhaul of credit card rules.
Commentator David Frum says we should all be paying attention to how the baby boomers handle their assets as they enter retirement age, because they will affect what the economic recovery looks like.
School districts from Maryland to California are turning their focus outside the United States to fill certain teaching jobs. Gigi Douban reports from Birmingham, Ala.
Richard DeKaser, president of Woodley Park Research, talks with Steve Chiotakis about the latest housing data, which shows mortgage applications rose last week as interest rates hit a five-week low, and when some of the housing deals may go away.
