Yep, it's been a tough year. There's still much to lament, such as decades-high unemployment, rising budget deficits and shaky financial institutions, but considering the abyss we were staring...
The falling U.S. dollar has become a lightning rod for both investing and political debate. Does the dollar's 16% slide since March represent a litmus test for our nation's policies, or is it a...
The Federal Reserve and Washington political leadership have a plan to work our way out of our economic problems. It relies on zero interest rates, massive deficits and quantitative easing - all...
During a recession there are a lot of numbers thrown around, but what do those economic statistics really mean? The recession has made average citizens more aware of the data that's supposed to...
Since the onset of the recession, firms nationwide have shed more than seven million jobs, causing the unemployment rate to double to 10.2%. We set out to find the silver lining behind this dark...
Some companies should be extra thankful this holiday season. Quite a few firms have managed to stay afloat when, at one point, it was looking like they were about to have their lights turned out for...
Financial-themed gifts will probably wane this holiday season as many struggle to forget a bad year economically. However, some laughs and utility can be gained from a financial gift this year. If...