Senate votes to give jobless up to 20 weeks of additional unemployment benefits & expand tax credit program for homebuyers.

Legislation cleared procedural hurdle Monday, setting up a vote to pass the bill later in the week.

A new government report says you shouldn't hold your breath.

Wants small banks to have greater access to the $700 billion bailout fund, which he hopes will help small businesses.

A new report by a government watchdog gives a mixed and blunt assessment of the $700 billion bailout.

The Dow has crossed five figures seven months after it hit a 12-year low of 6,547.05 on March 9. Watch Video

White House chief economic adviser criticizes economic conditions and fiscal policies during the presidency of George W. Bush.

The recession has expanded the economic gap between the richest and poorest Americans.

Up to 30,000 employees could take the offer. Watch Video

The unemployment rate has inched up in Ohio and Kentucky and declined slightly in Indiana. Watch Video

When times get tough and money is tight – sometimes you need to get creative to get by. Watch Video