Everyone knows that small businesses are struggling in the current economy, however big businesses are also being affected by the recession. Over the past year a handful of large store chains have been forced to shut down including Linens 'n Things,...

This morning, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner announced that he would be extending the Troubled Asset Relief Program – or TARP – by 10 months. Geithner went on to say that the new, scaled back program would be focused on getting loans to...

From Bloomberg.com: U.S. state government collections fell 16 percent to almost $1.7 trillion in fiscal 2008 from a year earlier, while spending increased 6.2 percent, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The biggest drop came in so-called...

According to a Reuters.com article citing a study from the UCLA Anderson Forecast group, U.S unemployment rates will remain high over the next year, as the economy recovers at a slower than expected pace. "Specifically, we forecast that after...

The month of December comes with holiday expenses, a looming new tax year, and high heating bills. With all of the holiday cheer, it can be easy to spend more than you can afford. Fortunately, there are literally hundreds of ways you can save money ...