As the oil industry readied Thursday for Tropical Storm Gustav to crimp production in the Gulf of Mexico this weekend, prices rose in anticipation of a draw on crude supply.

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 06:36:18 EDT

Despite all the talk about the U.S. economy falling on hard times this year, experts are predicting that the economy grew at a more solid pace during the second quarter.

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:49:00 EDT

For most of the past decade, the economy grew much stronger - but middle-class Americans had little to show for it.

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:05:31 EDT

Back in February, Congress passed into law a quick fix for the housing market. Unfortunately, it hasn't done much good.

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:29:05 EDT

It's ugly out there. As of late July, Standard & Poor's 500-stock index was down almost 13% for the preceding 12 months. With the housing market on the skids and energy prices soaring, the economy seems more vulnerable than it has in decades. At times like these, you may be sorely tempted to flee stocks before your 401(k) gets any droopier.

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

As things in the economy have gotten worse, the number of people and businesses heading to bankruptcy court has spiked.

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:43:33 EDT

With oil so lucrative, the exploration and drilling business is booming. But even as Congress debates expanded drilling, companies - flush with oil cash - struggle to find new workers.

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:35:10 EDT

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Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:42:05 EDT

Hope Now has helped more than 2 million at-risk borrowers stay in their homes during the past 13 months, according to numbers released by the coalition on Wednesday.

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:40:12 EDT

John McCain and Barack Obama both talk about how they would put Social Security on sound financial footing.

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:57:47 EDT

When Americans are in financial distress, politicians often call for better education. Case in point: The Economic Recovery Act of 2008 allocates funds to improve borrowers' knowledge of home loans.

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 05:46:04 EDT

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Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:41:53 EDT