ISSUE #1: AMERICA'S MONEY CRISIS
 6:08pm: Measure to block release of second half of bailout fails in Senate, giving Treasury and Obama the final $350 billion of TARP funds. more | 7:49pm: Government may also shield bank from losses from Merrill Lynch merger by backstopping up to $120 billion in assets, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal. more 11:00am: Economists' group led by ex-Fed chief says more regulation needed in the financial sector, outlining several necessary reforms more 10:48am: These six smart, field-tested strategies will help ensure you don't get burned by cutbacks at the office. more Dec 2: The government is engaged in an unprecedented - and expensive - effort to rescue the economy. Here are all the elements of the bailouts. more | Markets
Wall Street stages a snapback rally after major gauges touch two-month lows. more
Blue-chip measure down for 6th straight day as investors lament weak retail sales and dismal banking news. more Real Stories
With three job seekers for every opening, the unemployed are taking any position they can find. Even if it means a huge pay cut. Here's how people are coping. more |
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Those laid off in 2008 might have a lot of questions. Here are some answers. more -
It's not a myth: In places like Detroit and Cleveland, banks are unloading rundown homes for a grand. more -
A straight-up tax on oil and coal may be the best way to stop global warming and move to cleaner fuels. more -
Money's experts answer your press crisis queries - including whether to refinance. more -
Adding to your frustrations and losses is the possibility of getting hit with a tax bill. Time to plan. more -
With fewer jobs available, the unemployed are taking any position - even if it comes with a salary cut. more -
List of potential victims in alleged Bernard Madoff Ponzi scheme continues to grow. more
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A shocking series of events that forever changed the financial markets.
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