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Nov 18, 2008

Stores that sell necessities continue performing well despite the sluggish economy.

Nov 18, 2008 | 1 comment

Elected officials in Prince William County vote unanimously in favor of a pledge to cut next year's property tax rate.

Nov 18, 2008

Hundreds of items confiscated by the government during criminal investigations are now up for grabs to the highest bidder.

Nov 18, 2008

At close, the Dow ended up 151.17, or 1.83 percent, to 8,424.75.

Nov 18, 2008

If you run your own business owner or are a decision maker at someone else's company, here’s how you can green your routine while fattening the bottom line.

Nov 18, 2008 | 4 comments

If the US auto industry is to survive, it will have to undergo a major transformation—slashing operations,  focusing on fewer models, shedding dealerships and making better cars, analysts say.

Nov 18, 2008

Facing economic hardship, some Americans have decided they need to withdraw money early from a retirement plan. Experts warn the decision carries substantial costs and risks.

Nov 18, 2008

Hatched hastily almost two months ago, the TARP was conceived to stabilize markets and restore investor confidence, but critics argue it  is now looking so amorphous and vulnerable to political trade winds,...

Nov 18, 2008 | 1 comment

A couple puts some money-saving tips to the test to see if spending cash is really better than using credit cards.

Nov 18, 2008

With consumers backing away from purchasing, it's affecting a chain reaction across all different systems of the tech workforce said Creative Strategies Analyst Tim Bajarin.

Nov 18, 2008

Competition from big box stores and a downturn in the economy has led to the downfall of a local hardware store after 50 years in business.

Nov 18, 2008

Michael Phelps had long hoped to venture into the sports business world, so operating the pool where he trains was a natural way to get his feet wet.

Nov 18, 2008

Asian stock markets sank Tuesday after Wall Street retreated and global financial firms announced another round of massive layoffs, adding to gloom about the world economy. Tokyo's Nikkei 225 stock average...

Nov 17, 2008

Media mogul Rupert Murdoch says doomsayers who are predicting the Internet will kill off newspapers are "misguided cynics."

Nov 18, 2008 | 2 comments

Yahoo Inc. shares shot up 11 percent Tuesday as investors took the resignation of CEO Jerry Yang to mean Microsoft Corp. is more likely to make another bid for the ailing Internet company. Yang's emotional...

Nov 17, 2008

Gas prices continue to drop, offering some relief during tough economic times.

Nov 17, 2008

The weak economy hits some senior citizens living on fixed incomes especially hard.

Nov 17, 2008

The Big 3 aren't the only automotive companies feeling the affects of a sluggish economy. Car dealers, car washes and mechanics are seeing a decline in business.

Nov 18, 2008 | 1 comment

A D.C.-area couple learned a lesson in savings by using nothing but credit one week and nothing but cash the next. See the results.

Nov 17, 2008 | 6 comments

Though all sides agree that Detroit's Big Three carmakers are in peril the White House and congressional Democrats are headed for stalemate over the government money that might go toward helping them.

Nov 17, 2008 | 4 comments

Northern Virginia counties hard hit by foreclosures are getting millions of dollars in federal funding.

Nov 17, 2008 | 1 comment

Citigroup's announcement that it will layoff 53,000 employees worldwide raises concerns in the D.C. area.

Nov 17, 2008

Jobless claims have reached their highest level in 25 years and with more people looking for jobs, more people are brushing up on their skills to improve their resumes and they're doing it online.

Nov 17, 2008

Congress was back Monday and in a standoff with White House over how to help the ailing auto industry.