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Bush: No quick fix for rising gas prices

Last Updated: 9:20 AM 05/05/08 - President Bush says he's troubled by rising gas prices and will take a look at proposals to relieve the crisis -- but warns there's no quick fix. (Full Story)
Michigan gas prices at another all-time high

Last Updated: 9:06 AM 05/05/08 - AAA Michigan says gas prices are 1 cent higher than last week, with a statewide average of $3.65 per gallon. (Full Story)
Ford to offer buyouts to 1,300 workers at two Midwest plants

Last Updated: 6:59 PM 05/03/08 - Ford Motor Co. will offer buyouts to about 1,300 workers at two assembly plants in Chicago and Louisville, Ky. (Full Story)
Ethanol gets partial blame for rise in food prices

Last Updated: 10:36 AM 05/02/08 - Iowa Senator Charles Grassley is one of two farmers in the Senate. Ethanol production is getting the brunt of the blame for the hike in food costs, but Grassley says there are plenty of reasons for the spike, including high gas prices and drought. (Full Story)
FTC asking for comment on new oil price law

Last Updated: 10:29 AM 05/02/08 - The Federal Trade Commission is asking for public comment on developing new rules to prevent oil price manipulation and deception. (Full Story)
Apple says movies will be available online the same day as DVD releases

Last Updated: 9:46 AM 05/02/08 - Apple says new movies from a batch of major studios will now be available on iTunes the same day they're released on DVD. The change will increase the number of new titles available at iTunes -- and will put the online retailer in better position to compete with those who sell DVD's. (Full Story)
Fed joins with European banks to battle credit crisis

Last Updated: 9:39 AM 05/02/08 - The Federal Reserve in coordination with European central banks says it will expand a series of efforts to deal with a global credit crisis. (Full Story)
Unemployment numbers for April to be released
Last Updated: 9:34 AM 05/02/08 - Economists expect the figures will show a rise in the jobless rate to 5.2 percent. That would mark a slight bump from the 5.1 percent rate in March. It would also be the fourth straight month of job losses. (Full Story)
Consumer spending up but much of gain reflects higher prices

Last Updated: 9:45 AM 05/01/08 - Consumer spending rose at a faster pace than expected in March. But almost all the gain occurred because of big increases in the price of energy and other products. (Full Story)
Lawmakers to discuss food costs

Last Updated: 9:39 AM 05/01/08 - The high cost of food will be the topic of a congressional hearing today. With the price of a loaf of bread up 15 percent over the past year and eggs up 25 percent, the joint House-Senate Economic Committee will take a look at the impact on American families. (Full Story)
Interest rate cut expected today

Last Updated: 12:23 PM 04/30/08 - The Federal Reserve ends its two-day meeting today. Analysts expect it will announce an interest rate cut of one-quarter of one percent. (Full Story)
First economic stimulus payments head out: will it work?

Last Updated: 7:17 PM 04/28/08 - Special stimulus payments will start Monday, four days earlier then expected. Some economists have concerns about the plan's impact. Meanwhile, the money has retailers salivating. (Full Story)
WellPoint stock gains while 1Q profit drops

Last Updated: 7:50 AM 04/24/08 - The stock of Indianapolis-based health insurer WellPoint rose seven percent yesterday, even though the company announced its first-quarter profit fell 25 percent. (Full Story)
Gas prices reach new record high

Last Updated: 12:07 AM 04/24/08 - The price of gas reached a new record high Wednesday. $3.54 is the national average for a gallon of unleaded regular fuel. Motorists in Michiana are paying even more (Full Story)
Delta reports $6.4B loss in first quarter

Last Updated: 11:22 AM 04/23/08 - Delta Air Lines, the nation's third-largest carrier, says its loss widened in the first quarter to a whopping 6.39 billion dollars due to soaring fuel prices and the steep decline in the company's market value. (Full Story)
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Consumer Specials
DTV 101--The switch to Digital Television: Part 1

Last Updated: 8:32 AM 05/01/08 - You most likely have heard something about the transition to digital television coming in February. You might be asking: “how is this going to affect me?” WNDU brings you the first part in a special series to help answer that question. (Full Story)
Staying out of Debt: Part Three

Last Updated: 11:33 AM 04/25/08 - From growing families, to those who've recently lost a job, there are plenty of folks who are feeling the strain of the weak economy. Seniors, especially those on fixed incomes, are no exception. (Full Story)
Staying out of Debt: Part Two

Last Updated: 11:23 AM 04/25/08 - In recent months, hundreds have faced a job layoff or have had their work hours cut. While some find new jobs, others aren't so lucky. We caught up with some adults who are heading back to class to learn new skills for a new career. (Full Story)
Tips on Tipping - Part Two

Last Updated: 7:51 PM 02/28/08 - It's a question you've probably heard before: How much should I leave for a tip? It's a trickier subject than most people think probably because no one wants to be accused of being cheap! (Full Story)
Tips on Tipping - Part One

Last Updated: 12:25 AM 02/27/08 - It's something you do almost everyday -- tip someone or maybe not! You'd be surprised how many services you use where you're expected to tip yet many people don't! (Full Story)
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