Neil M. Barofsky, who was nominated yesterday to be the chief watchdog of the $700 billion bailout program, has spent his career as a federal prosecutor going after everyone from perpetrators of esoteric multibillion dollar accounting frauds to South American drug lords with names such as "El Gordo"...

Even if you're name's not Joe the Plumber, Obama's plan could affect you.

The Labor Department released a new regulation yesterday allowing workers to take up to 26 weeks off each year to care for family members seriously injured in the military.

Neil M. Barofsky, an assistant U.S. attorney in Manhattan, was named to be special inspector general for the Treasury?s Troubled Assets Relief Program.

Reuters - The U.S. Senate plans to take up a proposal to bailout distressed automakers, while the White House on Friday warned of partisan gridlock and recommended another route to get billions to Detroit fast.

Reuters - Shares of Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRKa.N) (BRKb.N) fell below $100,000 on Thursday for the first time since October 2006, after the company revealed large unrealized losses on derivative contracts tied to the stock market's performance.

Ben S. Bernanke told a conference that ?policy makers will remain in close contact, monitor developments closely and stand ready to take additional steps should conditions warrant.?

Dorothy LaChapelle considers herself fortunate: It took her just 4 1/2 months to sell her vacant home in Herndon. And during the time it sat on the market, the 1955 brick rambler attracted three offers, which LaChapelle considers a good number these days.

What has happened in the past when insurance companies have gone under? What might happen to your life policy or annuity in a worst case scenario? Is there anything you can do to protect yourself?

AP - Car maker Adam Opel GmbH, a unit of General Motors Corp., said Friday it will seek loan guarantees from German authorities as the financial crisis grips the European auto industry.

Automakers are offering cash rebates and dealers steep discounts to try to make room on lots for new models.

The mortgage finance giant, now under government conservatorship, recorded the loss as it wrote down a tax-related asset that had buoyed its capital and the housing slump worsened.

The venture-capital industry was once the pride of American entrepreneurialism.

It's rough out there, but for those planning retirement, it can be even tougher.

The economic crisis made its first obvious mark on American professional sports Friday when a major cycling event and Nascar announced substantial changes because of financial woes.

With a few savvy strategies, saving money is not as difficult as it sounds.

The fallout from the financial crisis is striking nonprofit groups and charities fast and hard.

Stocks tumbles in volatile trade as investors cash in from big rally, refocus on economy

Chief Executive Alex Kummant is resigning, Amtrak said today.

Breaking with the Bush administration?s position, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation proposed to use $24 billion in government financing to help 1.5 million households avoid foreclosure.