GDP growth positive -- but unimpressive
Latest report on the U.S. economy shows recovery is weak, but picking up; Experts say it won't have big impact on jobs report
Candidates on student debt, higher education costs
As young people struggle with staggering student debt loans, President Obama and Mitt Romney have different approaches
Falling credit default rates signal optimism
A new survey shows default rates for mortgages and bank cards have plunged to their lowest levels since the end of the recession
New foreclosure numbers show hope for housing
Foreclosures are down by 16 percent from this time last year
Job numbers up, but recession unemployment persists
As the presidential candidates spin the new 7.8 percent number, economists say we're still in slow-growth environment
Debates over the years: Gaffes & lessons learned
From Bush Sr. checking his watch to Lloyd Bentsen's famous zinger, Romney and Obama could learn some things from candidates past
Beach Boys reuniting for last time?
A look back at the turbulent history of the iconic group ahead of a reunion concert celebrating their 50 years as a band
Holiday hiring boosts overall jobs outlook
Companies are expected to increase holiday hiring this year, but it will still remain below pre-recession levels
Museum a no-show for 9/11 anniversary
Families of Sept. 11 victims upset memorial museum won't be ready for 11th anniversary; Financial dispute stalls construction
Is American Dream still alive for middle class?
Middle-class Americans like the Shores have seen their wealth drop 28% in a decade; Would either candidate's tax plan help?
Two candidates, two solutions for unemployment
Tim Perry, like 13 million other Americans, doesn't have a paying job; 44-year-old was laid off twice in past four years
A break for those facing foreclosure
With 1.5 million properties in foreclosure, two big banks rolled out test programs to keep people in their homes
Clint Eastwood, going rogue
When iconic American actor asked for a last-minute prop, stagehand assumed he was going to sit in it, a Romney campaign official said
Food prices expected to rise as drought continues
Dwindling corn crop means higher feed prices for dairy and livestock farmers -- and in turn consumers; Prices could rise 10% in coming months
Romney's $716B Medicare cut attack is dubious
Paul Ryan's budget plan makes the same cuts Romney is attacking; Cuts affect providers, not patients, and are projected to extend life of program