Archive for February 16th, 2009
GM, Chrysler gain traction in UAW talks
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Final score: $8,000 for homebuyers
There’s a nice windfall for some homebuyers in the economic stimulus bill awaiting President Obama’s signature on Tuesday. First-time buyers can claim a credit worth $8,000 - or 10% of the home’s value, whichever is less - on their 2008 or 2009 taxes.
Stimulus: What’s in it for businesses
The $787 billion economic recovery package President Obama will sign on Tuesday contains more than $290 billion in tax provisions, according to estimates from the Joint Committee on Taxation.
4 questions for GM and Chrysler
General Motors and Chrysler LLC will present their latest plans to the federal government Tuesday about how they will survive for the long-term.
Oil dips amid supply talk
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The stock market isn’t as bad as you think
Happy Presidents’ Day! Even if you have to work (like I do), the best part of this holiday is that the stock market is closed. And after last week, we all need a break.
The ever-shifting auto landscape
Tuesday is D-day for the domestic auto industry. That’s when General Motors and Chrysler must tell the government how they are going to successfully compete in the future as a condition of receiving federal aid.
Cheap gas is history, again
The days of cheap gas are retreating into the rearview mirror, as prices continue to flirt with the $2-per-gallon mark.
Panel to advise Obama on carmakers
President Obama is creating a task force to oversee the restructuring of the auto industry, a senior administration official said Monday.
Landing a part-time job
There are over 11 and a half million people looking for jobs. And almost 8 million people have settled for a part-time job, simply because they couldn’t find a full-time position.
