Dec 16th, 2008 · A few months ago, Paul Hudson thought his small bank wouldn't be affected by the economic crisis. Now, Broadway Federal Bank is one of the recipients of the Troubled Assets Relief Program. We find out what happened.
Dec 10th, 2008 · Making a relatively minor investment in a few extra bags of sugar, flour and sea salt can do wonders for your wallet, and it's infinitely satisfying to transform humble ingredients into homey, delicious goodies that will be truly appreciated by their recipients.
Nov 26th, 2008 · Steve Inskeep has business news.
Oct 26th, 2008 · In his memoir, retired Col. Jack Jacobs tells the story of a short, smart-alecky kid from Brooklyn who becomes a courageous soldier and outspoken member of the military community. Jacobs rescued 14 men during an ambush in the Vietnam War and was awarded the Medal of Honor.
Jun 23rd, 2008 · In the 1970s, George Carlin's seven dirty words routine was the center of a famous obscenity case. More recently, the comic was named the recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, an award scheduled to be presented at the Kennedy Center in November. Carlin died Sunday of heart failure at the age of 71.
Jun 19th, 2008 · Some people take extra precautions to protect their e-mail correspondence. Encryption software helps ensure that "for your eyes only" e-mail is seen only by the intended recipient.
Jun 16th, 2008 · Somebody might pay tens of thousands of dollars at this week's auction of an 1878 phone book from New Haven, Conn. Recipients of the directory got the following instructions on how to use the phone: Begin calls by saying, "Hulloa!" Keep conversations to three minutes. Report anyone using profanity. And end the conversation by declaring, "That is All."
Jun 5th, 2008 · The rising cost of food has left food stamp recipients struggling to make ends meet. The maximum monthly food stamp allotment for a family of four is $525. People are filling their cupboards in creative ways.