Companies that normally spend big bucks on Super Bowl ads are reconsidering the big flash productions for fear of appearing flamboyant during a time of economic trouble. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.
The first batch of bailout money released by Congress is going fast. Soon, Treasury will have to go back for the rest. This time, though, there are likely to be strings attached. Steve Henn reports.
The government set new terms, including lower interest rates, for homeowners seeking relief from foreclosure, terms that will be adopted by
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Washington Bureau Chief John Dimsdale reports.
Some economists believe that economic models are dated and deficient, and they're looking for theories that would help make sense of the financial crisis and global economy. Janet Babin has more.
Travelers, at least, are in for a happier holiday season. The price of airline tickets is dropping fast amid discount airfare wars between the major carriers. But those extra fees are likely to stay. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.
In Pierre, S.D., where few medical specialists practice, people live longer than those living in an upscale retirement community in Florida with specialists of all kinds. Commentator Robert Martensen explains why.
When a store goes into bankruptcy, what happens to the plastic gift cards people haven't redeemed? Circuit City, for example, has asked the bankruptcy court to allow it to honor the cards, but no decision yet. Renita Jablonski reports.
China intends to use its $586 billion stimulus package on railways, airports and other infrastructure. Scott Tong reports that the money will boost investor confidence, but won't save the world.
The government is reworking the AIG bailout package, modifying loans already offered and preparing to spend another $40 billion to buy preferred shares. Kai Ryssdal gets details from Steve Henn.
As we continue our coverage of the financial crisis, we look back to the Great Depression. Reporter Jaime Bedrin sat down with her grandmother who lived through it.
