Believe It: Good News From the IRS

Many will soon get letters from the Internal Revenue Service about rebates.

How Google and eBay Act Like Nations

These companies have such immense power that they take on governmental roles.

TV That Sounds Like a Million Bucks

Think your HDTV was spendy? Think again. Home audio goes super high end.

Retail Crunch: Sears, Kohl's Profits Fall

Retailers report dramatic drop and plan to slash inventory for turnaround.

Find Big-Time Success at Work

Tips and secrets for increasing your sales and your salary.

Oil Doubles in Year Amid Weak Dollar

Oil closes at $102.59 a barrel thanks in part to the falling dollar.

Learn a Language, Get a Raise

Some foreign language skills are worth a lot more than others in the workplace.

Where Does That Oil Go?

A look at what's inside a barrel of oil and what products come from it.

Bill Gates Links Up With LinkedIn

Too many friend requests on Microsoft investment Facebook forces Gates' hand.

Euro at Record High: Impact on You?

A closer look at the dollar and the euro, and how the dollar's drop affects you.

Dollar Sinks to All-Time Low Against Euro

Weak US economy to blame for dollar's woes worldwide.

Bernanke Hints at Another Rate Cut

Fed Chairman: The economic situation is "distinctly less favorable" since July.

Google Slips Amid Signs of Ad Slowdown

Google's stock slump deepens amid evidence of advertising slowdown.

New Home Sales Fall Again

The sale of new homes in January fell for a third straight month.

401(k) Loans: Lifesavers or Money Pits?

There are at least three ways you could lose out when taking a 401(k) loan.

Cashing in on Nude Lindsay Photos

New York Magazine stands to make big bucks on its Lindsay Lohan exclusive.

Cut the Java: Starbucks Takes 3 Hr Break

All 7,100 Starbucks close for 3 hours today to get lesson in coffee-making.

Stagflation Looms, Home Prices Plunge

Bad day on the economic front as wholesale prices jumped and home sales plunge.

Nordstrom Bracing for Tough 2008

The upscale retailer's profits slipped; more bad times expected ahead.

Home Depot Has First Annual Sales Dip

The home-improvement store says profits fell 27.5 percent last quarter.

When Auto Loan Debt Drives You Nuts

Extended car loans may mean you'll be paying much more in the end.

Is Auto Loan Debt Driving You Nuts?

Extended car loans may mean you'll be paying much more in the end.

Visa Could Offer Largest IPO in History

Visa may raise $18.76 billion in public offering of up to 446.6 million shares.

High Court Says Suing Your 401(k) Is OK

The Supreme Court is allowing retirement plan participants to sue over losses.

Economic Fears Hit Lowe's

Housing slump undercuts Lowe's profits; company braces for future declines.

Like Jimmy Stewart? Don't Be Fooled

Sprint's new CEO takes an early, aggressive approach by scrapping 4,000 jobs.

Worst Credit Cards Deals

Put extra cash in your wallet by avoiding these high-fee cards.

Signs of Recession Grow Stronger

Nearly half of the country's top economists expect a recession this year.

Feng Shui, McDonald's Style

California McDonald's aims to boost sales with a feng shui furniture makeover.

Branson's 'Nutty' Idea to Power His Jets

Virgin Airways 747, powered by blend of biofuels, flies to the Netherlands.

Can H'wood Writers Be Their Own Studios?

Post-strike, some top writers are still looking to profit from the Internet.

Hollywood's Greatest On-Screen Pairs

When the right chemistry is in place, one plus one equals big box office hit.

Enron Scandal Yields New Jailbirds

British bankers each sentenced to 37 months in prison in an Enron-related case.

Still Europe, but Cheaper

Once overlooked, Eastern European locales are drawing more travelers.

Is China Losing Its Edge?

Some companies look to cheaper markets as rising costs hit Chinese factories.

Would You Vacation in a Foreign Slum?

Brit opens guesthouse in Rio de Janeiro's infamous, dangerous shantytown.

Choosing Between Food and Fuel

With biodiesel sales small but growing, crushers face a tough decision.

Monster Music Collection: $3M+ on eBay

Man's Library of Congress-sized collection fails to top $4.9M paid for jet.

Trouble Selling Your House? Try Swapping It

House swapping is a growing trend in tough market -- find out how it works.

As Economy Slips, Yacht Sales Skyrocket

Your home's value might be falling, but these billionaire toys are appreciating.

Have You Had to Borrow from Your 401(k)?

Tell your story to ABC News.

Aerobics, Rubber Chickens and Gratitude

Doing well on your annual evaluation may mean knowing how to energize others.

Fed Forecasts Slower Economy, Less Jobs

In documents released today, the Fed says it expects slower economic growth.

Why Bread, Pasta Will Cost You More

Rising demand for ethanol is sending wheat prices through the roof.

No Oil, No Peace, No Problem

In 'Fuel of War,' players can have fun as an oil shortage spurs a new world war.

Homeless Squatting in Foreclosed Homes

Sometimes the heat, lights and water are still working.

Re-Listing Homes: Marketing or Deception?

Many real estate agents re-list homes that haven't sold. Is it bad business?

The Next Financial Crisis?

A failure in the bond insurance world could have grave ramifications.

Food, Health Care Spur Price Index Jump

The increase in the Consumer Price Index was higher than economists expected.

Secrets to Finding Cheap Airfare Deals

Learn the best time to book a ticket and what to do when prices suddenly spike.