April 30: Stocks End Mixed on Chrysler News

Chrysler's bankruptcy put only a small dent in Wall Street's rally and the Dow capped the month of April with a robust gain of 7.4 percent.

AP Sources: Chrysler to File for Bankruptcy

Two Obama administration officials say Chrysler will file for bankruptcy protection after talks broke down with a small group of the company's creditors.

Yankees Cut Some Premium Ticket Prices

The New York Yankees cut prices on some of the more expensive seats in their brand new stadium.

Money Minute: Ken Lewis, GM, Oil

Ken Lewis is keeping his seat on the Bank of America board, but his job title is less certain.

April 29: Fed Says Recession Starting to Ease

The Fed has confirmed what Wall Street already concluded: The recession is starting to ease.

Your Money: College Planning Advice

With graduation season fast approaching, it may be wise to check any plans you've put together for college. AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains.

April 28: Consumer Confidence Helps Stocks

Investors set aside some of their worries about the economy Tuesday after a closely watched measure of consumer confidence soared in April.

Money Minute: Banks, GM, Gas Tax

The government says Citigroup and Bank of America will need to raise more capital, in order to survive a steeper economic downturn. The AP's Mark Hamrick reports.

Video Essay: Business Owners Wither With Economy

The slow economy is sapping the life out of businesses large and small, causing many to shut their doors. But the AP's Carolyn Kaster found hard times are not always to blame when a small business owner decides to quit.

Your Money: Home Swapping

If you're looking to cut vacation costs, one option to consider is a home swapping vacation. AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains.

April 27: Swine Flu Gives Investors Pause.

The swine flu has given Wall Street a reason to turn cautious.

Your Money: Financial Lingo

When companies release their quarterly financial results, you may feel like you need an interpreter. AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney works to explain some of the financial jargon.

Your Money: Efficient Homes

Going green may seem like a daunting task, but as AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains, little changes can quickly add up.

Your Money: Green Product Labels

It's not easy sorting out green products, and the labels on them can lead to confusion. AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains the differences.

Money Minute: Oracle; GM, AIG

Oracle has snapped up Sun Microsystems for $7.4 billion, trumping IBM's attempt to buy one of Silicon Valley's best known and most troubled companies.

Your Money: Green Tax Credits

Now that tax day has passed, you may want to start thinking about the money you can save by improving the efficiency of your home. AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains.

Money Minute: GM, Chrysler, Oil

General Motors Chief Executive Fritz Henderson says that a bankruptcy filing is "probable."

Your Money: Dining on the Cheap

Bringing your own bottle of wine to a restaurant can be a real money saver. AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains.

Money Minute: Jobs, Bankruptcy, Foreclosures

The number of people applying for first-time unemployment benefits dropped to 610,000 last week. The AP's Mark Hamrick reports.

Your Money: Investing in Tech Stocks

Technology stocks have performed unusually well over the past year, but there are a few considerations you may want to take before investing.AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains.

Money Minute: Banks, Saturn, PPI

Despite billions of dollars in government support, bank lending to consumers and businesses fell in February.

Your Money: Online Tax Filing

With the deadline to file you taxes fast approaching, there are several ways to get the returns in. Bob Meighan, Vice president of turbo Tax discusses some of the advantages on online filing.

April 14: Weak Retail Sales Report Halts Rally

Wall Street shifted into reverse Tuesday after a surprisingly weak retail sales report punctured the market's recent optimism.

Money Minute:Airlines, Credit Cards, Oil

American Airlines has unveiled its new fleet of Boeing jets.

Your Money: Major League Options

With ticket prices for major league baseball out of reach for many families, you may have overlooked some inexpensive options for getting your fix. AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains.

Money Minute: Microsoft, Nuts, GM

Antitrust regulators have fined Microsoft's German subsidiary nearly $12 million, saying the software maker illegally influenced retail prices for its Office 2007 programs.

Your Money: Tax Filing Options

There are just days left before you must file your 2008 tax return. And as AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains, there are a few options to take when it comes to deductions.

Your Money: Homebuyer Tax Credit

A viewer asks if he can claim the $8000 credit for first-time homebuyers if he already $7,500 credit rom 2008. AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains.

Money Minute: Borrowing, Recalls, Goodyear

Consumer borrowing plunged at an annual rate of $7.48 billion in February.

Money Minute: Sun, Ford, A123

Shares of Sun Microsystems took a steep dive Monday, falling more than 23 percent on news that IBM withdrew its acquisition offer over the weekend.

Your Money: Paying Your Children

Allowances are often a part of growing up for children. But setting the proper pay scale for your kids shouldn't be left up to them.

Money Minute: Exec. Pay, Bernanke, Oil

Mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac plan to pay more than $210 million in bonuses through next year to give workers the incentive to stay in their jobs at the government-controlled companies.

Your Money: New Rules for Roth IRAs

The IRS has changed the contribution limits for Roth IRAs. AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains the changes and other aspects of the popular retirement accounts.

Money Minute: Smoking, Banks, Home Sales

One of President Barack Obama's campaign pledges on taxes went up in puffs of smoke Wednesday.

Your Money: Refinancing, Post Meltdown

Mortgage interest rates continue to remain at historically low levels, which is causing at least some homeowners to consider whether they should refinance.

AP Top Stories 04.01.09

Here's the latest news for Wednesday April 1st: G20 Summit; North Korea threats; Honda belt-tightening; MLB costing families too much.