Headlines
Value Nation: Say Goodbye to Excess
Consumer spending drives the American economy, fueling 70 percent of gross domestic product. ...
Obama Lobbies for TARP, Stimulus Plan
Congress has 15 days to vote on a measure that could nix the $350B TARP funds.
Obama Works With Bush to Free $350B
Bush helps Obama to the second half of TARP money on his way out of office.
Bernanke: Obama Plan Good for Economy
Bernanke: Obama stimulus plan could give lift to economy but other steps needed.
'This Week' Transcript: Barack Obama
The president-elect sits down for an exclusive interview with George.
U.S. to World: Spare $775 Billion?
Dan Harris explains where money to fund federal budget will come from.
Bush, Obama to Tag Team Lawmakers for $350B TARP Money
Vote to release rest of economic stimulus funds could come this week.
Is It Time to Get Back Into the Market?
Shaken investors fled stocks in 2008. Return slowly, advisers say.
World Stocks Sink Amid Economic Gloom
World stock markets drop; U.S. markets poised to open lower again.
Dems Challenge Obama's Rescue Plan
Obama issues dire warning: recession will "linger for years" without solid plan.
Billionaire Blowups: Who Lost the Most?
From a fertilizer mogul to an entertainment chief, who lost billions.
Consumer Confidence 2009: Not a Happy New Year
Just 6 percent of Americans rate the national economy positively.
The Pros Answer Your Economic Questions
ABCNews.com posed readers' questions to financial pros nationwide.
Tough Tips: Seven Rules for Refinancing
Amid the mortgage mess, Suze Orman and Michael Moskowitz share their advice.
House Hunting: What $100,000 Can Buy
Searching for real estate deals in Florida, Texas and nationwide.
Phoenix: Real Estate's 'Ground Zero'
How can we fix a broken housing market, where home values dropped 41 percent?
Housing Crisis Upside: Bargains for All
See some of the best housing deals in the country.
Rent Dent: Time to Buy a House Again?
The real challenge is figuring out how much house you can afford to buy.
Financial Makeovers for 2009
Stocks might not rebound, but there are other money moves to make this year.
Best Cities for Trapped Homeowners
Some cities are better than others for trapped homeowners seeking sales.
Home Sales Fall to New Low in November
Pending home sales sank 4 percent from October to November.
Paradise Lost: Retirees Scramble
Retirees living the good life have lost millions. How can they recover?
Big Investment Tip: Join the 'Club'
Investment clubs bring comfort during stock market turmoil.
Creative Ways to Cut Costs
Cutting insurance and prescription costs will increase your savings.
401(k) Investors Whacked With Big Penalty
Some folks who sold are now facing a massive tax penalty.
Five Things Not to Do During Credit Crisis
In an economic crisis, "GMA" tells you what not to do.
Money Market Funds vs. Money Market Deposit Accounts
Mellody Hobson explains money market funds and money market deposit accounts.
Circuit Broken: Stores Close, 30K Out of Job
567 stores nationwide to close as retail chain liquidates its merchandise.
From Anchorman to Veterinary Technician
Ernie Bjorkman found a new career after he was laid off from his well-paid job.
America's R.V. Capital Hit Hard
Elkhart, Indiana's unemployment rate soared from 4.4 to 12.4 percent last year.
Need a Job? Sin City Is Hiring
The new Las Vegas hotel-casino CityCenter has 12,000 open slots.
Hot Job, High Pay -- So Why No Takers?
In a time of ceaseless layoffs, nursing bucks the trend with empty slots.
Pink Slips: First You, Then the Help
Unemployed workers are now firing their baby sitters, dog walkers, other help.
Motorola to Slash 4,000 More Jobs in 2009
Mobile handset maker to make cuts in addition to 3,000 it announced in December.
Blogs
Lend First and Ask Questions Later
Neel Kashari outlines how the government chose to loan billions to U.S. banks.
Obama: Deficit May Dent Stimulus
The president-elect picked his chief performance officer amid deficit discussions.
Videos
WATCH: Bush Addresses the Recession
I Inherited a Recession. I'm Ending on a Recession," says Bush.
WATCH: Obama on Economy, 'Grand Bargain'
President-elect Barack Obama talks with George about the upcoming administration
WATCH: Fixing the Economy
A closer look at the $775 billion dollar stimulus plan.
WATCH: Finding a Housing Fix
Two experts discuss potential solutions to the economic crisis.
WATCH: 2009 Real Estate Predictions
Predictions on what lies ahead in this year's housing market.
WATCH: Dodd: Homeowners Need More Help
Senate Banking Committee chairman examines the state of the U.S. economy.
WATCH: Homeowners Still Feel Left in the Cold
Is financial assistance reaching the homeowners it is designed to help?
WATCH: Living Rich for Less
Ellie Kay talks about giving, saving and spending smart.
WATCH: Pending Home Sales Sink
Real estate agents want home-buying incentives in a new stimulus bill.
WATCH: Buyer's Market; Seller's Nightmare
A closer look at the situation in the U.S. housing market.
WATCH: How to Keep Your Cash
Mellody Hobson offers some creative advice for saving money.
WATCH: Saving Big on Health Care in 2009
Michelle Katz shares how she saved money after her husband's heart attack.
WATCH: America's RV Capital Down in the Dumps
Unemployment skyrockets in Elkhart, Ind. What?s the fix?
Slideshows
PHOTOS: 2008's Financial Meltdown
A look back at the events that shaped the markets and economy in 2008.
