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Foreclosures Hitting More People with Prime Loans

4:00 pm, November 19, 2009

A rising proportion of fixed-rate home loans made to people with good credit are sinking into foreclosure.

 

The Post-Clunker Rise in Car Prices

2:00 pm, November 19, 2009

The government's Cash for Clunkers program offered a lot of Americans great deals on new cars. Now, those falling prices have shifted into reverse.

 

10 Reasons to Bet on America

7:00 am, November 19, 2009

Warren Buffett and Bill Gates are still excited about America’s economic future. Here’s why.

 

Unemployed Flock to Jury Duty

4:45 pm, November 17, 2009

Courts in New York are seeing a much more diverse group of jurors, and some unemployed folks have even requested jury duty.

 

Meet Jim Cramer Tonight

11:30 am, November 17, 2009

Don't get mad, get even. You’ll have the chance to do just that tonight at 7 p.m. in Manhattan when you get to meet Jim Cramer.

 

Gen X: Why Do They Hate Their Jobs?

11:40 am, November 16, 2009

They're antsy and edgy, tired of waiting for promotion opportunities at work as their elders put off retirement. Gen Xers are feeling the recession.

 

States Face Budget Disasters

3:00 pm, November 13, 2009

A  recent study warns that at least 10 states are barreling toward disaster, raising the likelihood of higher taxes, government layoffs and service cuts.

 

Department Stores Are Hanging On video

1:45 pm, November 13, 2009

TheStreet.com team asks people to name a store where they'll definitely do their holiday shopping.

 

Financial Overhaul Bill Hits Congress

9:45 am, November 11, 2009

Sen. Chris Dodd called for sweeping new government powers to prevent another economic collapse, protect consumers and dismantle failing institutions.

 

Half Full or Half Empty? video

1:45 pm, November 10, 2009

TheStreet.com team asks people for their opinions on the state of the economy.