No financial rescue cash will be handed out behind closed doors, Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke promised Congress just a few weeks ago. ...more

November 15, 2008

Economy Jolts Into Decline; Bad Recession Seen WASHINGTON (AP) - The government reported Thursday that the economy shrank in the summer, sending the strongest signal yet that a recession may have already begun. ...more

November 2, 2008

These are perilous times for customers of airlines, cruise lines and tour companies that may be financially wobbly. ...more

September 21, 2008

When asked recently whether he saw any opportunities to make yet another deal to expand his financial services empire, Bank of America Corp.'s Ken Lewis casually answered, "Nothing that comes to mind." ...more

December 28, 2007