Fallout: The Financial Crisis

Donations to charities in the millions have fallen by one-third, and the need for assistance keeps climbing. But some philanthropists use this as a call to give more in times of greatest need. Jeff Tyler reports.

As GM considers bankruptcy, the company's stakeholders are worrying about losses on their investments. Some bondholders may see returns on their money, but others could be arguing over pennies. Jeremy Hobson reports.

Wells Fargo recently announced record first-quarter profits, which sent bank stocks rising. But how is the banking industry's outlook improving while the rest of the economy looks so bad? Bob Moon reports.

A government oversight committee has launched an investigation into the hiking of interest rates and fees at banks that took bailout cash. But banks are unapologetic about heightened charges. Dan Grech reports where fees are particularly bad.

Most stories about the newly unemployed are all about doom and gloom. But some people are riding out unemployment on severance packages and savings. Reporter Julie Rose finds that this new-found freedom can't last forever.

Foreclosures continue to climb, but there are a few people out there ready to jump at the chance to buy a deeply discounted home. Adam Allington researches the do's and don'ts of buying a foreclosed home.

There's been optimism about the economy the past few weeks. Kai Ryssdal speaks with Businessweek's Mike Mandel and Fortune's Katie Benner about what to look for to see if we've really recovered, and what shape it will take.

After meeting with his economic team, President Obama said there are "glimmers of hope" in the U.S. economy. As John Dimsdsale reports, the president also remains cautious.

President Obama is meeting with his economic team today to discuss what still needs to be done to reverse the fallout. Steve Chiotakis reviews the agenda Marketplace's Steve Henn, which includes the success of big bank stress tests.