Personal Finance

The book profiles leading Rochester, N.Y. businesspeople and features an introduction by Wegmans' c.e.o. Danny Wegman.

According to the trade group, a second round of economic stimulus would help spur consumer spending and create demand across all economic sectors.

A diverse group of trade organizations is behind a letter urging Congress to approve a bailout package to loosen credit markets, and ease the financial burdens plaguing many of their members companies.

On top of shrinking margins, election-year pressures find most retail CFOs "very concerned" about potential higher taxes, fewer incentives as a result of possible tax reforms.

Twenty national brands will offer shoppers up to $25 a month in college savings.

The two groups are jointly urging Congressional action to pass the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2008 (H.R. 5244), the Credit Card Fair Fee Act (H.R. 5546 and S. 3086), and the Credit Card Interchange Fees Act of 2008 (H.R. 6248).

The card will give the approximately 4 million Americans without bank accounts an alternative to paper checks.

A new report from the market info company says consumer concerns about debt, jobs, and discretionary spending are trumping worries over terrorism, immigration, and war.