Monthly Archives: November 2009

Struggling to stem the swelling foreclosure tide, the Obama administration announced new steps Monday to pressure banks to help homeowners long term.

Under the weather and out of a job? You could be eligible for free health services like flu shots and prescription drug refills.

Although malls around the country reported a rush of shoppers and filled parking lots throughout Black Friday, total sales for the day only saw a slight – and not a robust – improvement over last year.

As foreclosure casualties mount, the Obama administration is expected to announce additional steps on Monday to get long-term help for troubled borrowers.

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The news that the sovereign wealth fund of Dubai requested a postponement of billions of dollars of debt this week could pose a big problem for U.S. banks.

Although Black Friday seems to be missing the usual mayhem associated with it, the good news for merchants is that shoppers are eagerly spending money on juicy discounts on toys, cashmere sweaters, Snuggie blankets and gadgets.

Zhu Zhu hamsters proved themselves the undisputed kings of Black Friday.

The Black Friday scene at a Best Buy in New Jersey was busy yet calm, despite a large young crowd, damp conditions and attempted doorbuster ticket scalping.

They came by truck, by van and even by taxi.