Nov 19th, 2008 · The Big Three automakers are petitioning Congress for a $25 billion lifeline, but growing opposition makes the outlook for the bailout uncertain. Analysts say both Ford and GM will need to restructure and continue their efforts to focus and improve their product lineup regardless of whether government help comes through.
Nov 11th, 2008 · Insurance giant AIG is poised to get a revamped relief package worth $150 billion. That includes funds drawn from the government's $700 billion bailout plan. Previously, the Treasury Department had said the money was reserved for financial companies. Now the Big Three automakers are knocking at the door.
Oct 14th, 2008 · Congress has authorized the creation of the new White House coordinator to ride herd on law-enforcement aimed at intellectual-property theft. The entertainment industry says it's vital; critics say it's a waste of time and money. NPR's Laura Sydell explains.
Sep 19th, 2008 · The U.S. financial landscape has been reshaped by unprecedented intervention by the federal government. The Treasury Department called for the creation of a new agency to buy troubled loans from companies and said it would offer insurance for retail and institutional money market funds.
Sep 17th, 2008 · Nervous investors had a lot to worry about this week, with financial services companies declaring bankruptcy, hoisting for-sale signs and calling for federal assistance. The stock market fell steeply in response. Here, some tips for weathering the financial storm.
Sep 17th, 2008 · Roger Diehl, a college freshman with Asperger's, and his mother, Sita Diehl, weigh in on what parents and education specialists can do to help kids with learning disabilities or mental illness make a strong transition to college.
Sep 15th, 2008 · Lehman Brothers filed for bankruptcy over the weekend and Merrill Lynch sold itself to Bank of America. Here, a look at what happened and what the new financial landscape may mean for consumers.
Sep 12th, 2008 · Lehman Brothers is looking to sell all or part of its company in an effort to stay alive on Wall Street. Here, a look at whether the government's role in assisting the troubled investment bank mirrors its involvement in the Bear Stearns bailout.