Sunday, July 6, 2008

economic stimulus

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News Buzz: North Korea Blows Up Reactor Tower, the Obama-Clinton Unity Show, and More

North Korea meets its denuclearization. more >>

Stimu-less

Government checks won't bail out retail. more >>

Warning: Stimulus Check Scam Reported

FBI tells consumers to beware of phony E-mails from the IRS. more >>

Fiscal Stimulus, Rebates, and the Economy

One economics firm thinks the checks from Uncle Sam will provide a huge lift. more >>

5 Ways to Invest That Stimulus Check

These mutual funds will let you in for $250 or $500. more >>

5 Ways to Invest That Stimulus Check

These mutual funds will let you in for $250 or $500. more >>

Finding Tax Rebate Deals

These retailers will sweeten your check if you spend it with them. more >>

Consumer Confidence Plunges

It hits its lowest level in 26 years. more >>

News Buzz: Food Crisis, Dalai Lama, and More

The UN today offered its most serious assessment yet of the recent rises in global food costs. more >>

How the Stimulus Could Affect Stocks

Wall Street warily eyes government rebates. more >>

A Rough First Quarter for Corporate America

Many companies report losses. more >>

An Extra 13 Weeks to Find a Job

House committee is moving to extend unemployment benefits. more >>

A Compromise on Housing

Senators agree, as a controversial bankruptcy provision is dropped. more >>

Too Little Stimulus for Small Business?

The government's plan doesn't help entrepreneurs now, a consultant says. more >>

How to Get Your Stimulus Rebate

The good news is that most people need do nothing but file a 2007 return. more >>

Bush Wants to Go Easy on the Stimulus Juice

Bush says it's important to resist any stampede to hastily enact another economic growth package. more >>

Survey Shows Economic Stimulus Package May Not Stimulate

Half of Americans don't plan to spend the money. more >>

An Alternative to a Bank Bailout

Maybe it's time to look for long-term economic solutions. more >>

Morgan Stanley Sees a Darker Outlook

Analysts expect a weaker recovery and bigger Fed interest rate cuts. more >>

Signing Your Economic Stimulus to the Saudis, Part II

President Bush's surprise over the prospect of $4-per-gallon gasoline shows he may be overrating those rebates. more >>

Small Biz Owners' Economic Outlook Improves

But they are skeptical that the economic stimulus package will help them. more >>

Readying for the Fall's Political Battles

Washington wants to avoid being accused of inaction if the economy worsens before the fall elections. more >>

Analyzing the Economic Stimulus Package

Big families and businesses are among the winners. more >>

A Second Chance for Tax Rebates in 2009

The fine print of the stimulus package gives excluded taxpayers another crack at the money next year. more >>

Consumers Respond to Rebates

Congress passes the stimulus plan, but what will taxpayers do with their unexpected cash? more >>

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