The lackluster holiday season and deepening recession will take a toll on retailers across the country. Experts are predicting the worst rash of store closings in 35 years. Already, Circuit City is operating under bankruptcy protection. KB Toys, Linens 'n Things and Mervyns announced last year they're going out of business. ...more

January 4, 2009

Condo owners who are current with their payments can be affected by the mortgage crisis when others hit foreclosure. When neighbors don't pay their bills, the condo association falls short of revenue and, the next thing you know, the grass isn't green but the pool water is. ...more

August 21, 2008

The fees that cell phone carriers charge customers who break service contracts took a big hit in a California courtroom when a judge said such charges by Sprint Nextel Corp. likely violate state law. ...more

July 30, 2008

Iraq opened international bidding for eight enormous oil and gas fields, paving the way for major investments in a nation with one of the world's largest petroleum reserves. ...more

July 1, 2008