A financial crisis that began when the U.S. housing bubble popped has engulfed countries large and small around the world. ( more)
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Real people across the country answer the question: How will Obama affect your wallet? And what do you think the new President and Congress needs to do to right the economy - both in the short run and the long term? ( more)
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Two years ago it seemed that the election would hinge on Iraq, now it's the economy that's on voter's minds. Here's how that happened. ( more)
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CNN's Ali Velshi and Erica Fink take a long, hard look at five key measures of the economy to see how things really are out there and if your economic fears and concerns are justified. ( more)
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A college education gets pricier every year. Here is a list of the 10 most expensive four-year colleges and universities this year, based on the latest data from The Chronicle of Higher Education. ( more)
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What will the new President mean for your wallet? See where President-elect Barack Obama stands on major economic issues. ( more)
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Want to know when your old furnace or washing machine is going to give out? Here are a few guesstimates. ( more)
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The race for domestic oil and gas is changing the way of life of many towns here. ( more)
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When banks don't lend to each other and the credit system gets backed up, consumers have a hard time getting a loan to buy a home or car, small businesses can't expand and employees are at risk of losing their jobs. CNN's Ali Velshi explains why. ( more)
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A shocking series of events that forever changed the financial markets. ( more)
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Staying warm this winter could get expensive. While there's not much homeowners can do about energy prices, there are some ways to reduce your dependence on traditional fuels. ( more)
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The Olympics have become a multi-billion dollar business, and the 2008 Summer Games in Beijing, China are expected to set record revenues. ( more)
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As Americans grapple with record oil and gas prices, politicians facing angry voters have offered up a variety of solutions. Tell us what you think. ( more)
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There's a lot to fear in the economy these days, but that doesn't mean you should hit the panic button. These simple steps can protect you from looming dangers. ( more)
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See where the presidential candidates stand on the major economic issues. ( more)
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Sure, consumers are watching what they spend in this weak economy. But some retailers, restaurants and consumer goods makers are holding up well and are great long-term investments. ( more)
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In these uncertain economic times, only the strong survive. These five companies generate a lot of cash and use it wisely, making them good bets in a rocky market. ( more)
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Americans deep in debt are struggling more than ever amid the credit crisis and economic downturn. See how people got in the hole and what they're doing to get out. ( more)
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The record-high price of gasoline is putting a strain on motorists - and spurring some to shift their habits. Here are their stories. ( more)
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It's been a rough start for the movie industry this year. And despite some big sequels (Indy's back!) there are concerns that this could be a cruel summer for Hollywood. ( more)
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