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The next credit crunch
The next credit crunch
1:15pm: Our easy access to plastic is about to dry up - and with it our ability to fake living the good life. more
The only way to fix Social Security
11:57am: McCain and Obama have said how they would attack problems in the retirement safety net. But as president, neither will be able to do it his way entirely. more
Mortgage applications near 8-year low
10:48am: A drop in the refinancing of existing mortgages spurs a downturn in applications.  more
USPS offers early retirement
4:12pm: The U.S. Postal Service calls for 'right-sizing' in the face of increasing automation, high fuel prices; no incentives are being made to thousands of longtime workers. more
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Breakfast price break on the table
'Unsustainable' prices for cereal and other foods could moderate soon, experts say, but get ready to pay more for meat. more
The new math of lending
With banks tightening their credit standards, many have to walk a fine line when it comes to lending to consumers. more
Foreclosure crisis: The $4 billion fix
Washington will give funds to states and cities to rehab houses. Proponents say it will help stabilize neighborhoods, but others say it's too little to do much good. more
FORTUNE
Falling oil prices: The downside
Lower prices mean less pain at the pump - but tougher times ahead for the economy.  more
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The ability to make others listen to you, trust you, and act on what you say is critical to your success. Take this quiz to see how well you influence others. more
Are you ready for the new global economy?
The era of U.S. economic dominance is over, pundits say, and the future of your money is international. Take our quiz to see whether you're really ready. more
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Energy Fix
Energy FixFuel costs keep pushing higher. See why prices are so high and how you and your family can beat the squeeze. more
Election 2008
John McCain vs. Barack Obama: Where they stand on the economic issues that matter most to voters. more
Issue #1: America's Money
Recession fears. Mortgage crisis. Jobs at risk. The real story of America's economy. more
Best Companies to Work For
See the full list of America's top 100 employers, including detailed company profiles, top locations and contact information. more
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East coast vs. West coast
East coast vs. West coastFortune's Andy Serwer says high-tech companies are better off in the weakening U.S. economy than financial institutions. morevideo
Looking for signs of a recession
Stanley Bing goes to an upscale restaurant to see if the economic downturn has reached the lives of the upper crust. morevideo
Economic Calendar
Date
Event
Aug 21 
 Jobless Claims (wk8/16 , 2008)
Aug 21 
 Leading Indicators (Jul , 2008)
Aug 21 
 Philadelphia Fed Survey (Aug , 2008)
Aug 21 
 EIA Natural Gas Report (wk8/15 , 2008)
Aug 21 
 Money Supply (wk8/11 , 2008)
Aug 25 
 Existing Home Sales (Jul , 2008)
Aug 26 
 ICSC-UBS Store Sales (wk8/23 , 2008)
Aug 26 
 Redbook (wk8/23 , 2008)
Aug 26 
 New Home Sales (Jul , 2008)
Aug 26 
 Consumer Confidence (Aug , 2008)
7 economic indicators
 
Inflation (CPI)Annual rate surged to 5.6%.Sept. 16
Retail SalesDownturn as government stimulus payments end.Sept. 12
Manufacturing (ISM)Fell just slightly in July.September 2
Job GrowthSeventh straight month of losses.Sept. 5
Consumer ConfidenceSurprise gain in July.Aug. 26
Leading IndicatorsHigher prices could crimp growth.Aug. 21
Industrial OutputRebounds in June.Aug. 15
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