Cooking classes have become popular as more people want to save money by eating in. Sadie Babits visits two cooking schools in Portland, Ore. and explores some reasons for the mass return to the kitchen.
Wal-Mart has been one bright spot in retail through the economic fallout and has actually boosted its advertising budget. Danielle Karson reports what's keeping the chain healthy and what could hurt it down the road.
Have you noticed there's less peanut butter in your jar? Some packaged goods companies have been reducing the weight of certain products and selling them for the same price. Sean Cole asks: Is it deceptive?
If your investment portfolio took a big hit in 2008, you'd be forgiven for wondering if the markets aren't just a big Ponzi scheme. Roger Lowenstein explored that sentiment recently in The New York Times. He talks with Tess Vigeland.
What's the first thing you do when you lose your job? Blog about it or update your status? More laid-off workers are using social networking sites to make connections — and get hired. Curt Nickisch reports.
To cope with the recession, many companies are considering layoffs or pay cuts. But is it better for companies to cut pay or let employees go? Jeremy Hobson reports.
GM and Chrysler have until tomorrow to submit their viability and loan payback plans to the federal government. The companies are expected to cut costs, cut jobs and cut down on union benefits. Jennifer Collins reports.
At one point, soccer superstar David Beckham was the U.S.'s hottest import. But did his stint playing for the LA Galaxy ultimately help U.S. soccer? Steve Chiotakis talks to business of sports commentator Diana Nyad.
When the economy throws us a curve ball, some people begin to use baseball language to describe the markets. Steve Chiotakis talks to Fortune Magazine's Allan Sloan about whether, like A-Rod, we really need Wall Street.
