Money Minute: GDP Surprise

A fresh snapshot of the economy comes in better-than-expected, Coke adds more nutrition information and Wal-Mart looks to play Santa.

Your Money: The Debate Over State Laws for Banks

Moderate House Democrats are drafting a proposal that would continue to shield big banks from potentially tougher state regulations when it comes to selling products such as credit cards, mortgages and savings accounts.

AP Top Stories 09.30.09

Sept. 30: Massive damage in Samoa and American Somoa following tsunami; Michelle Obama arrives in Denmark; President Obama convenes Afghan War council meeting; Cirque du Soleil founder heads to outer space.

Sept. 29: Consumer Confidence Weighs on Stocks

A surprise drop in consumer confidence tripped up investors, a day after two corporate takeovers set off a steep market rally.

Your Money: Relief From Overdraft Fees

Several banks have dropped the excessive overdraft fees that have drawn the scorn of politicians and consumers alike. AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains.

AP Top Stories 09.29.09

Sept. 29: Death toll up in Philippines flooding; Obama's Olympic pitch; New charge in Chicago student death; Buffalos stampede through South Dakota

Your Money: Airline Surcharges for the Holidays

Several major U.S. carriers have added surcharges for travel on and around the upcoming holiday season. AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains.

Money Minute: Dealmaking Returns

Wall Street celebrates billion-dollar deals, lower home heating bills loom this winter and Apple says the app store has passed a new milestone.

AP Top Stories 09.28.09

Sept. 28: Report: Poland, France to push for Polanski's release; FBI releases tapes OKC bombing aftermath; Iran conducts short-range missile drills; Germany's Merkel wins 2nd term.

AP Top Stories 09.27.09

Sept. 27th: Obama pushes health care at Congressional Black Caucus dinner; Maryland man kills family, self; Flooding kills dozens in Philippines; Relatives meet from two Koreas.

AP Top Stories 09.26.09

Sept. 26th: Obama says G20 actions brought global economy back from the brink; Witness says census worker was bound, gagged; Bomb plot suspect flown to NYC; Woman with wrong embryo gives birth to boy.

Your Money: Credit Card Reforms

New laws designed to protect consumers and reign in excessive charges on credit cards will go into effect next year. Alan levin of Credit.com explains some of the changes.

Sept. 25: Manufacturing, Housing Weigh on Stocks

Stocks have fallen for a for a third day as disappointing reports on manufacturing and home sales dampened the recent enthusiasm about the economy.

Money Minute: New Home Sales Rise

New home sales continue to recover, durable goods orders slide and shares of Blackberry maker Research In Motion take a hit.

Money Minute: Homes, Hampsters, Heat

Sales of existing homes unexpectedly dipped 2.7 percent last month, ending a four-month streak of gains.

AP Top Stories 09.24.09

September 24: AIDS vaccine hailed; President Obama chairs U.N. Security Council meeting; FBI investigates Census Worker death; Mass. Governor names Sen. Kennedy's interim replacement.

Money Minute: Fed Sees Improvement

The Federal Reserve says the economy is picking up, Treasury chief Geithner supports a new consumer protection effort and the search for a better potato for french fries.

Federal Reserve: Rates Staying Low

The Federal Reserve decides to keep interest rates low, but also notes signs of improvement in the economy.

Your Money: Bye-bye Old Invesment Rules

Investors learned during a year of the stock market's worst turmoil since the Depression, that traditional rules on investing can't always be counted on. The Ap's Trevor Delaney explains.

Sept. 22: Commodities Carry Stocks Higher

A weakened dollar made commodities like oil and gold attractive bets Tuesday, which in turn helped lift energy, material and financial stocks.

Your Money: New Debt Management Rules

If the Great Recession has taught people one thing, it's this: They need to take charge of their finances.

Money Minute: GM, Intel, Yahoo

General Motors will go to 24-hour operations at factories in Kansas, Michigan and Indiana.

AP Top Stories 09.22.09

Sept. 22: Deadly storms sweep the Southeast; Counterterrorism officials to transit authorities: step up patrols; California rapper suspected of killing 4 people; Newborn panda gets a check up

Your Money: Post-meltdown Investing

The stock market is bouncing back, but if you're like many Americans, playing the market has lost its appeal. AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains.

Money Minute: Dell Moves Beyond PCs

Dell is expanding its reach beyond the personal computer, losses widen for homebuilder Lennar and the IRS gives tax dodgers a bit more time to come forward.

AP Top Stories 09.20.09

September 20, 2009: Three men arrested in connection with NYC terror probe; N.Y. Governor Paterson urged to give up 2010 gubernatorial bid; Obama visits United Nations this week; Heavy rain causes flooding near Atlanta.

Sept. 18: Stocks Resume Rally After Break

Investors rekindled a market rally one day after a modest slide, sending stocks modestly higher.

Your Money: the Value of Added Insurance

Personal items such as jewelry and other valuable items may not be covered by traditional insurance plans. AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains how to best protect your valuables.

AP Top Stories 09.18.09

September 18: Lab tech arrested in Yale murder; Ky. coach acquitted in player's death; Obama scraps Bush-era missile defense plan; Mrs. Obama hits the farmers market

Sept. 17: Rally Takes Break As Stocks Slip

A string of positive economic reports did little to further gains on Wall Street.

Your Money: Loan Modification Scams

Ads for loan modification companies frequently appear on late-night TV and on billboards in some parts of the country, but consumers need to be aware that some are scams.

Your Money: Choosing a Mechanic

Is your car making funny noises, again? You're not alone. Tough times are forcing more people to keep their cars for longer stretches.

Your Money: Net Worth Grows by $2 Trillion in Q2

American households saw their wealth increase this spring for the first time in nearly two years as the waning recession breathed new life into stock portfolios and home values. AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains.

Money Minute: Recovery Signs

Jobless claims and housing starts look a bit better, Americans' overall wealth improves and American Airlines gets access to cash while adjusting its flight schedule.

Money Minute: Industry Rebounds

The government reports that factories increased output again last month, prices at the retail level rise slightly and "BUD" is back at the NYSE.

AP Top Stories 09.16.09

Sept. 16: Search warrants executed in Yale killing; FDA approves swine flu vaccine; Joe Biden continues Iraq visit; Cat in Australia found 2300 miles from home.

Money Minute: Recession Over?

The Federal Reserve chief says the recession is probably over, retail sales jumped in August and a major toy retailer looks to fill some vacant mall space.

Money Minute: Eli Lilly, Cyber Crime, Economy

Drugmaker Eli Lilly says it will eliminate 5,500 jobs in order to slash costs.

Your Money: Planning for College Admissions

Applying to college can be an expensive process. But as the AP's Trevor Delaney explains, a little clever planning can go a long way in saving you money.

AP Top Stories 09.14.09

Sept. 14: Obama speaks on Wall Street; Democrats plan to take action against Rep. Joe Wilson; Police find body believed to be missing Yale grad student; Iraqi journalist still in jail.

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September 12th: Thousands of protesters blast President Obama in DC; Obama presses the case for health care change in Minnesota; Afghan election winner still in question and a famous French photographer has died.

AP Top Stories 09.12.09

September 12th, 2009: Obama pleads for action on health care reform; Shuttle back on ground in Calif.; Biden to attend wildfire memorial; Jeter is New York's new hit king.

Money Minute: GM Restores Pay

GM restores worker pay and offers consumers a new guarantee, inventories drop in July while FedEx says business is improving.

Money Minute: Foreclosures Flatten Out

A new report finds foreclosure filings held steady in August, jobless claims drop and a New York City landmark files for bankruptcy protection.

AP Top Stories 09.10.09

Sept. 10: Obama delivers health care address; Fanatic hijacks plane; Steve Jobs returns to the stage; Ellen DeGeneres joins American Idol.


 

Money Minute: Job Openings, Fed Report, Homes

A new report by the Labor Department found 2.4 million open positions were posted in July, down from 2.5 million in June.

Money Minute: Gold Price Shines

The price of gold rises as the dollar weakens, Disney's latest acquisition involves video games and plans to create Britain's largest mobile phone venture.


 

AP Top Stories 09.08.09

Sept. 8: Arrest in Milwauke Serial Murders; Bay Bridge stay closed another day; Pastor who "hates Obama" sparks protest;


 

AP Top Stories 09.07.09

September 7: President Obama marks Labor Day: Day off for astronauts aboard Discovery; Bay Bridge repairs; Merriman arrest details.


 

AP Top Stories 09.06.09

September 6th, 2009: Obama's "green jobs" adviser quits; Firefighters battling flare-ups in Southern California; Ferry accident kills 3 in Philippines; Discovery finishes final spacewalk.


 

AP Top Stories 09.05.09

September 5th, 2009: Arson reward offered in Calif. Wildfire; Funerals for mobile home slaying victims today; Obama marks Labor Day with address; Fireworks competition in Berlin.

Money Minute: Jobless Rate Rises

The August unemployment rate surges to 9.7 percent, The WTO rules on a plane dispute and finance ministers meet in London.

Your Money: Filling Your Gas Tank

Fact or fiction? It's better to fill your gas tank just halfway - rather than keeping it full. AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney has the answer. 

Unemployment Rate Highest in 26 Years

The unemployment rate rose to 9.7 percent in August, the highest since June 1983, as employers eliminated a net total of 216,000 jobs. But the AP's Mark Hamrick says there may be glimmers of hope. 

Money Minute: FAA Order

Federal regulators order replacement of suspect air speed sensors, a drop in the number of new unemployment aid claims and August retail sales gave reason for hope. 

Your Money: the Return of Haggling

It may feel pushy or even rude, but haggling is becoming much more widespread and acceptable. AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains.

AP Top Stories 09.03.09

Sept. 3rd: Threats easing in Calif. wildfires; Student shot at Calif. community college; Body of wrong-way crash driver to be exhumed; Creative thief hides beer in dress.


 

Money Minute: Huge Pfizer Fine

Pfizer gets hit with a huge fine for unlawful promotion of its drugs, worker productivity jumps amid the recession, and Southwest offers early boarding, for a price. 

Your Money: Autism Laws and Insurance

New Jersey, the state with the highest autism rate in the country recently enacted a law requiring health insurers to pay for diagnosis and treatment. AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains. 

AP Top Stories 09.02.09

Sept. 2nd: Calif. firefighters making progress; Jimena bearing down on Mexico's Baha Peninsula; 8 victims identified after deadly mobile home attack; Obama hosts dinner celebrating Ramadan.

Money Minute: eBay's Skype Reversal

eBay is selling control of Skype, a trade group says manufacturing is growing and winners and losers from Cash for Clunkers.