Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Monday told Congress it should consider another round of economic stimulus to battle the economic downturn.

The federal government's plan to invest some $250 billion in equity in the ailing bank sector will have a greater impact than simply buying troubled assets, experts say.

The Senate, led by Majority Leader Harry Reid (D., Nev.), on Wednesday night approved a plan to allow the federal government to buy up to $700 billion in toxic securities clogging bank balance sheets. The bill now returns to the House.

The Senate is expected to approve a $700 billion bailout plan this evening, but lawmakers who rejected it in the House still need some convincing.

The $700 billion bailout plan and mergers, like Citigroup's swallowing of Wachovia earlier this week, could lead to higher fees for consumers -- like it did after the savings & loan crisis in the 1980s.

With all the gloom and doom in the banking industry, it's no surprise that consumers are scared about the fate of their deposits.

Autos are such big-ticket items, it may seem overwhelming to shop online. But these ideas can make it much easier.

Lots of people are losing their homes these days, and it's a huge cause of stress and depression. Here's how to cope.

Banks are tightening lending standards, but Freddie Mac's weekly survey shows little change in the rates.

College campuses have become a prime target for banks seeking new customers.