In a world full of economic indicators, the best one during the holiday season may prove to be a furry toy hamster. ...more

November 21, 2009

More Americans intend to travel for Thanksgiving this year than a year ago, although they remain wary of the poor economy, AAA Auto Club South said this week in its holiday travel preview. ...more

November 20, 2009

A rising number of fixed-rate home loans made to people with good credit are sinking into foreclosure, adding to concerns about the strength of the economic recovery. ...more

November 20, 2009

More Americans intend to travel for Thanksgiving this year than a year ago, although they remain wary of the poor economy, the AAA Auto Club South said today in its holiday travel preview. ...more

November 18, 2009

People are hurting bad out there, and if you doubt that, go talk to anyone running a food pantry around Highlands County. Tough times have left households in ruins, people living in their cars and desperately needing food. It's painful to see so many people in serious need. ...more

November 15, 2009

For a long while, the recession had owners of bars and lounges singing the blues. ...more

November 11, 2009

Banks expect to tighten terms on credit cards in response to a new law that aims to protect consumers from sudden rate increases, the Federal Reserve said on Monday. ...more

November 10, 2009

NEW YORK (AP) —The Dow Jones industrial average stormed to its highest level in more than a year today as a falling dollar boosted prices for gold, oil and other commodities. ...more

November 9, 2009

With the recession apparently over, the Federal Reserve on Wednesday held a key interest rate at a record low and again pledged to keep it there for an "extended period" to foster the fragile economic recovery. ...more

November 5, 2009

Hopes for the fledgling economic recovery got a boost Monday from better-than-expected news on manufacturing, construction and contracts to buy homes. ...more

November 3, 2009