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Jobless rate tops 10% for first time since '83

October's rate hits 10.2% as employers cut 190,000 jobs, although the pace of job losses continues... more
Choosing a major in this economy Photo

Mindful of the worst job market in more than 25 years, many students are considering majors that... more
Obama urges bold action to create jobs Photo

Ford Motor Co.'s surprisingly strong quarterly earnings capped a day of upbeat news that showed... more
Worsening job picture fuels slide in confidence

CHICAGO -- Consumers' confidence about the U.S. economy fell unexpectedly in October as job... more

Can the Auto Industry Survive?

Regulators slam Toyota over 'no defect' claim Photo

Federal safety regulators have sharply rebuked Toyota Motor Corp. for issuing "inaccurate and misleading" statements asserting that no defect exists in the 3.8 million vehicles it recalled after a Lexus sedan accelerated out of control in San Diego County, killing four people. more
Eight cars that will disappear in 2010 Photos

These eight cars will disappear with the new model year, but they merit more than a footnote for what they say about the auto industry and its buyers. more
GM Will Give It All Back

Q. I keep hearing about automakers offering to take back new cars within 60 days after being purchased. So I have to wonder, what happens to the trade-in? Do the dealers keep these trade-ins for 60 days to make sure the deal is complete? What about other cash or, say, stock certificates given?... more

Here comes Halloween's hippest decor

Goth and glitter. Bones and ornaments dusted with lime, ebony, orange or purple sparkle. Startling images on dishware and textiles. more
Redo your home without spending a lot of cash Photos

Like the clothes we wear, our homes are direct reflections of who we are and what we value. And, just like a new bag or pair of shoes, little fixes around the house can bring instant satisfaction without overriding that ever-tightening budget. Rather than "replace," the current trend has become... more
Sunflowers harvest : 23 fields of sunflowers Photos

It's that time of year when sunflowers in the United States reach their peak. While it may be several weeks before farmers are ready to harvest the popular plant, you can enjoy our endless photo gallery filled with sunflower pictures. more

30-year fixed-rate mortgages dip below 5% again

The average interest rate on traditional 30-year fixed-rate mortgages fell back below 5% this week, Freddie Mac said Thursday. more
Whitney Houston Places NJ Mansion For Sale Photo

Whitney Houston has put her multi-million dollar New Jersey home where she married Bobby Brown on the market for $2.5 mlllion. more
Tips and advice to finding, buying foreclosed houses

Buying a foreclosure is appealing to those trying to stretch their dollars. Finding a good one can be the challenge. more
Mortgage rates rise slightly

Fixed interest rates on home loans crept back up a bit this week, mortgage giant Freddie Mac said Thursday. more
New Pictures: Inside Shaq's Shack Photos

Take a tour of Shaquille O'Neal's new crib! The home is located in Richfield Township, in Summit County. more
Homeowners sue Chase over equity-freeze

A growing number of homeowners around the country are finding themselves unable to borrow against the equity in their home, as beleaguered banks take away a financial safety net many homeowners had counted on. And now some of those homeowners are fighting back. more