StimulusPlan

The U.S. construction industry went from bad to worse in July, and then retroactively worse still. The Commerce Department announced Wednesday that spending in the sector fell a worse-than-expected 1% in July, and revised June's estimate downward from a 0.1% increase to an 0.8% decline.

I went out to eat the other night at a chain restaurant and noticed a banner outside proclaiming its prices a "stimulus plan" for families looking for a bargain. And just recently I received an e-mail from the Oakland A's for its "2 for 1 Stimulus Plan" where two seats cost as much as one if I buy...

So you've heard by now that you might be getting a check from the Federal Government. Something about it wanting consumers to spend, spend, spend to give our economy a little boost. Some are calling this a "tax rebate," while others are calling it a stipend. Nothing is final yet, but this is how it...