Atlantic City Falls From Glittering Resort To Bargain Basement
With four casinos shuttered, a fifth on the brink and 7,000 jobs lost, the once-glittery Atlantic City ponders a path to the future.
Economy
Bedbugs, Lava And Bowling Balls: Inside My Homeowners Insurance Policy
What the fine print in my policy says about how insurance works.
How Tough Is The Mortgage Market? Even Bernanke Can't Get Refinanced
The former Fed chair told an audience in Chicago that he was unable to refinance his home loan, adding that lenders "may have gone a little bit too far on mortgage credit conditions."
Unemployment Falls To 5.9 Percent, Lowest In 6 Years
The U.S. economy also added 248,000 jobs last month, according to Bureau of labor Statistics data that were stronger than expected.
New Jobs Report Is A Bounceback From Disappointing August
The U.S. jobless rate dropped below 6 percent in September, the lowest it's been since July 2008. And employers added 248,000 new jobs to their payrolls, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
U.S. Manufacturing: A Remembrance And A Look Ahead
A century ago, U.S. manufacturers were building a mountain of wealth that unskilled workers could climb. Today, economists see U.S. factories flourishing but say workers will see fewer opportunities.
Study Aims To Prevent Football Head Injuries
At every level of football, from youth teams to the NFL, concerns are mounting about how skull-rattling hits affect the health and safety of players.
Sayonara To 'Super-Size Me'? Food Companies Cut Calories, So Do We
Major food companies have cut trillions of calories, and studies show Americans are consuming fewer calories because of it. But some advocates think companies should do more to improve our diets.
Tech Firms Chip Away At Credit Cards' Share Of Transactions
Companies including PayPal and Apple are competing to convince merchants and consumers to use their swipe-and-go mobile payment systems. Credit card breaches may speed up the use of digital wallets.
Developers Eye GMAC Towers For Multimillion-Dollar Revitalization
The former GMAC towers in downtown Winston-Salem will get a major revitalization.