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GM Grateful For 'Second Chance'

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General Motors completed an unusually quick exit from bankruptcy protection on Friday with ambitions of making money and building cars people are eager to buy. Once the world's largest and most powerful automaker, new GM is now leaner, cleansed of massive debt and burdensome contracts that would have sunk it without federal loans. Full Story ››

Economic Education

Compare Great Depression To Today

Interactive: Track Corporate Bailouts

Map: Estimated Jobs Created By State

State-By-State Unemployment Rates

What Do Economic Terms Mean?

Interactive: Downturn Of The Dow

Timeline Of U.S. Financial Crisis

Which Are Top Global Stock Markets?

Stimulus Bill

Interactive: Where Is Stimulus Money Going?

Track government spending with our economic stimulus interactive, and find out how many jobs are expected to be created in each state. Full Story ››

Stimulus Funds In States: It Costs Money To Spend

Tax Calculator: How Much Will You Save?

State-By-State Earmarks Tallied

Map: Estimated Jobs Created By State

Tax Credits Abound In Obama's Stimulus Bill

Fact Sheets: Stimulus Breakdown

State-By-State Unemployment Rates

More President Barack Obama

Stories From Viewers

Share Your Story: How Has The Economy Affected You?

The economy slowdown is having some real effects on regular people. What's your story? Full Story ››

Viewer Stories: Living Paycheck To Paycheck

Viewer Stories: I Lost My Job

Viewer Stories: Retirement Prospects Dim

Viewer Stories: Housing Market Victims

Viewer Stories: Gas Price Woes

Viewer Stories: Single Parents Struggle

Housing Savings

Should I Buy Home, Condo For Retirement?

As baby boomers approach the retirement years, they may not need a large home. Full Story ››
Smart Savings | Baby Boomers

Dining Out With CouponMom.com

Save Money At Restaurants With Kids

Who Is Coupon Mom?

Save With Restaurant Coupons, Discounts

Dine Out For Less With Gift Certificates

Spend Wisely On Your Daily Lunch

Coupon Mom Video

Save Money With Strategic Shopping

Coupon Mom Stephanie Nelson says strategic shopping can cut your grocery bill in half. Full Story ››

Who Is Coupon Mom?

Online Shopping Can Save Money

Restaurant Gift Certificates Help Save

Entertainment Savings

Save Money By Finding Cheap Drinks

Don't skip Happy Hour just because the economy is bad. There are Web sites to help you find cheap drinks in your neighborhood. Full Story ››

Green Savings

Going Green Can Save You Money

Adopting a "green" lifestyle doesn't mean you have to break the bank. Full Story ››

Consumer Info

Smart Savings Video

Your Money - Local Economy News

Well-Known Charity Accused Of Misusing Money

A well-known and respected Central Florida charity is fighting for its name and reputation. Full Story ››

Hilton Orlando Hiring For Dozens Of Jobs

County Proposes Gas Tax To Fund Lynx

Court Upholds Save Our Homes Amendment

Orlando-Based Company To Lay Off 98 Workers

Landlords Accused Of Pocketing Rent Money

Citizens Board OKs 10 Percent Increase In Fla.

Osceola Car Sellers Upset With The County

Groveland May Get Red Light Cameras

Officials To Get Raises Despite Budget Crisis

Grocery Savings

Cut Grocery Bills With These 15 Tips

When it comes time to cut, people often overlook what they spend at the grocery store. Find out how to keep both your fridge and your wallet full. Full Story ››
Slideshow: Trim Grocery Bill

Buying In Bulk Can Save Big Bucks

Tight Times? Healthy Food Still In Reach

How To Buy Organic Food Inexpensively

Vend For Yourself: Save Money Snacking

Cost of Living Savings

Interactive: Save Money On Small Fixes

You can save money by tackling around-the-house projects yourself instead of paying someone else to do it. Find out how to handle some of the most common household problems. Full Story ››

Kids' Activities Fall Victim To Recession

Need Cash? Sell Your Stuff

Find Free Stuff Anywhere In The US

Interactive: What Can You Do With $13 A Week?

Looking For Online Deals? Check These Sites

Can Credit Scores Be Raised In Recession?

When Should I Use My Credit Card?

Gas Savings

Keep Up With The Latest At The Pump

Keep tabs on the latest news, and calculate the cost of a trip in our special section. Full Story ››

Travel Savings

Eat On The Cheap While Traveling

Keeping food costs low can be one of the most important ways to keep your travel budget under control. Full Story ››
Smart Savings Guide | Budget Travel

House-Swapping Helps You Travel Cheaply

How To Save Money On Hotels

Links We Like

Top 5 Hidden Home Health Hazards

You should feel safe and secure in your house, but ignoring hidden dangers could risk your family's safety. Learn on how to prevent accidents in the home. Full Story ››

Designed To Sell: Bathrooms

Is your bathroom in serious need of an update? We’ve got the tips and tricks to help you turn it into a major selling point in your home. Full Story ››

The Little Things Can Get You Promoted

In the workplace it’s the little things that get you noticed and help you stand out above the rest. Do these things and increase your chances for a promotion. Full Story ››

10 Careers With Real Job Security

Now more than ever, job security is priority number one with most job seekers. Here are 10 jobs with great job security that employers are actually struggling to fill. Full Story ››