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The Republicans weren't willing to pursue major reforms that could have put America on firmer financial ground. If their successors don't either, they will meet the same fate in 4 years.

Between regular tax refunds and this year's stimulus rebates, the government has gotten back $266 million in undeliverable checks. Some of that money may be yours.

Stocks rally after two days of losses and look to open higher on Monday after China announces a huge economic stimulus package. The US unemployment rate hits a 14-year high. Obama wants a stimulus package by January. Berkshire Hathaway profit falls 77%.

Why should you fight over the bill during a Chinese business dinner? Read on to find out.

Logos, websites and marketing materials have to work together to create a positive impression--and put money in your pocket.

The latest earnings reports are grim: In addition to big losses, both Ford and GM are burning through dwindling supplies of cash.

There's a new way to fly the friendly skies over San Francisco: the Airship Ventures Zeppelin NT.

In the winter of 1985, Steve Micum was cowboying full-time near Crowheart, Wyo., working with colts in subzero temperatures. One day he said to himself, "It would be nice to do something indoors in this type of weather."

The market keeps faking us out, so I'm not going to sit on my gains. I'm going to take profts.

With the nation in a financial hole, it's time to stop digging and start thinking. Here's one outside-the-box idea: Now may be the time to put Social Security funds in the stock market.

There's no question that warehouse clubs offer great prices -- for some products, they're unbeatable. But in other cases, the urge to save could end up costing you.

Among them: Where do people go when they lose their homes? Do we have too many houses? And why on earth are we still building new ones anyway?

Western Union is among companies that remain highly regarded by the MSN Money CAPS community despite being beaten down over the past month.

This week shows that rough times for investing are far from over, but there are signs for hope as 5 of our Strategy Lab players push ahead of the market.

The Dow's 2-day point loss is its worst ever. Walt Disney results disappoint. October sales declines for many retailers and weak forecasts from Cisco Systems and Toyota signal a difficult economy well into 2009. Watch out for Friday's payrolls report.