May 15, 2009

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Preventing ads from topping Google

by Janet Babin

May 15, 2009

Ever since Google started selling ads above its search list, competitors have been able to place themselves above searches. But businesses may be able to use trademark confusion as legal means to stop the practice. Janet Babin reports.

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Fallout: The Financial Crisis

Insurers claim bailout will cover losses

by John Dimsdale

May 15, 2009

Yesterday, the Treasury Department revealed six insurance companies are eligible for about $22 billion in taxpayer bailout money. John Dimsdale explores the companies' reasoning for asking for the money.

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The Next American Dream

Retirement dreams face new reality

by Kai Ryssdal

May 15, 2009

The recession has been a wake-up call for Americans who weren't preparing adequately for retirement. Alicia Munnell, director of the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College, talks with Kai Ryssdal about the changing picture for older workers.

Cut Chrysler dealer still has drive

by Amy Scott

May 15, 2009

Amaral Motors in Newtown, Conn. was a five-star Chrysler dealer. But after finding itself on the automaker's 800-dealer cut list, the generations-owned family business has to come up with a new plan. Amy Scott has the story.

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The Weekly Wrap

by Kai Ryssdal

May 15, 2009

Kai Ryssdal goes through this week's news with Mike Mandel, chief economist for Businessweek, and Megan McArdle from The Atlantic's Business Channel.

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The Next American Dream

Putting a new value on the golden years

by Sam Eaton

May 15, 2009

One of the essentials of the traditional American Dream has been to have a secure, happy retirement in your 60's. But unlike the Depression Era generation, many baby boomers haven't saved enough. And that's forcing them to rethink what it means to retire. Sam Eaton reports.