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Americans Tap Savings to Cope with Economy Experts advise other measures before depleting nest eggs.

Bankruptcy "Reform" Fails to Deliver Tough new laws don't prevent rich or poor from filing.

Illinois Sues Seven Companies for Mortgage Rescue Fraud Attorney General warns against scams targeting homeowners in trouble.

Another Glimmer of Hope in The Housing Market Home sales rise five percent in the Sunshine State.

Paulson Rejects Bailout Money for Detroit Treasury head says automakers should get help from other sources.

Buyers' Beware Market Get to know yourself as a homebuyer before committing to any deal.

Economists' Panel Sees Prolonged Recession Roundtable predicts unemployment will rise to 7.5 percent

Keeping Your Health Insurance When You're Unemployed Recession also means many people will lack coverage.

FDIC Backs More Aggressive Loan Modification Plan Agency breaks with Bush administration over helping homeowners.

Democrats May Shelve Mandatory Arbitration New Congress, White House may clamp down on contract clauses.

Obama Can't Quickly Raise Homebuyers' Hopes Prospective buyers unsure if this is their moment.

Upper-Income Taxpayers Seeking Shelter Obama eyes Bush tax cuts, likely to increase high-bracket tax rate and capital gains tax.

Car Dealers On the Brink Thousands of dealers may fail as credit dries up.

Jobless Rate Spikes in October 240,000 jobs lost; Unemployment at 6.5 percent.

Gasoline Prices Down 19 Cents in a Week National average down to $2.31.

Bankruptcy Filings Top 100,000 in October 20 percent increase from September.

California Busts Foreclosure Scam Ring Fake "mortgage rescuers" wanted upfront fees for nonexistent services.

For 401(k) Investors, Fewer Choices May Be Better Too many options can lead to overinvestment in stock.

Business Economists See More Signs of Recession New survey tracks declining demand for goods and services.

New Jersey Sues Credit Repair Agencies Restraining order filed over deceptive practices and failed promises.

At Last: Bailout Trickling Down to Struggling Homeowners FDIC chair's plan would rescue homeowners on the brink of default.

Free Money Is Often Neither 'Free' online searches may produce little and often aren't free.

What's Ahead For the Economy? Expert predicts tough year in 2009, but improvement soon to follow.

"Flawed" 401(k) Laws Putting Retirement at Risk Defined-contribution plans not meant to replace pensions.

Checking Account Fees Set Records in 2008 ATM surcharges, bounced check fees, monthly service charges all up.

New Home Sales Rise in September Another sign of a shifting market.

Is Bankruptcy Your Personal Bailout? Bankruptcy on the rise but the choice can have serious consequences.

How to Appeal Your Property Tax Bill Make sure you're not paying more than your house is worth.

Feds Issue New Identity Theft Recommendations But delay enforcement of "red flags" fraud program for businesses.

Bankers See Recovery in Second Half of 2009 Recession is underway, but signs show turnaround beginning next year.

Florida Sues Foreclosure Rescue Company for Deceptive Practices "Debt mitigation" firm falsely claimed it could solve mortgage problems.

Southern California Home Sales Surge 65 Percent in September A blip on the radar or a sign of things to come?

Baby Boomers Scramble to Reassess Future What to do when your retirement disappears before your eyes.

Finding a Job Takes Longer in Slow Economy But long-term predictions say things will turn around.

HOEPA: New Hope for Outlawing Abusive Mortgages Another new law that may do more to help homeowners in trouble.

What's Your Recession Game Plan? Economists offer tips for consumers and businesses to weather the storm.

Study Finds Racial Disparity in Retirement Savings Blacks save less overall than whites, contribute less to plans.

FDIC Chief: Not Enough Help for Homeowners Bailout plan props up institutions but not consumers.

Retirement Postponed for More Americans What older workers can do to find employment in uncertain times.

Study Blames Lenders, Not Borrowers for Mortgage Mess Homeowners more likely to default with subprime loans.

Wall Street Leaders Missing In Action Government must take the lead to get economy back on track.

Hots For Housing Boosted The Bust Consumers' compulsive behavior over housing market contributed to crisis.

Bailout Plan Tweaked for Banks Paulson reworks efforts to inject funds directly into markets.

Economic Worry Supplants Terrorism Fear Presidential candidates and business leaders get low marks from survey.

Mortgage Rescue Fraud Schemes On The Rise Scam artists charge large upfront fees, often strip homeowners' equity.

The States Take On the Housing Crisis "Think globally, act locally" may be key to helping homeowners out of foreclosure.

Gas Prices Head Lower as Economy Slows Nationwide average drops 30 cents a gallon in last month.

Long-Term Mortgage Rates Drop 30-year fixed loan hits 5.94 percent.

West Virginia Sues CashCall Attorney General slams Internet lender for predatory interest rates.

Global Auto Market Faces "Outright Collapse" in 2009 Sales recovery not expected until at least 2010.

Financial Meltdown Takes Toll on Consumer Confidence Major drop comes after equally dramatic upswing.

Shopping Mall Traffic Down Sharply Presidential election, financial meltdown keep buyers at home.

Economic Turnaround Will Take Time Major stimulus measures won't take effect overnight, analysts say.

Pending Home Sales Perk Up in August Falling prices, distress sales may be cause of uptick.