Ford Motor Co. and General Motors Corp. are offering payment protection plans to help reassure consumers who may be putting off buying a new car because of worries about losing their job. ...more

March 31, 2009

Fewer people are splurging on second homes, but more are plunking down cash when they do purchase, according to a report released Monday by the National Association of Realtors. ...more

March 31, 2009

Sales of second homes drop ...more

March 30, 2009

For Americans, President Barack Obama's foreign policy aim was stated simply in last month's address to Congress: "It is time for America to lead again." ...more

March 30, 2009

The Obama administration plans to give General Motors Corp. enough government aid to restructure over the next 60 days, while Chrysler LLC will get up to $6 billion and 30 days to complete an alliance with Italian automaker Fiat SpA. ...more

March 29, 2009

Land O' Lakes resident Phil Digristina called a company recently to replace his roof and got a quick response. Negotiating the terms of the deal was a lot easier than past experiences, too. ...more

March 29, 2009

DALLAS, Pa. (AP) - Out of toilet paper? Need to pick up a few things for dinner? Take a number and start bidding. ...more

March 29, 2009

With the reduction in revenue and property values during the current economic downturn, the Pasco County Commission will be required this summer to make some tough decisions as to what services we will offer next year, the level of service to be provided and how we will pay for those services. Based on letters to the editor, e-mails and one-on-one conversations with residents, we realize we need to do a better job of explaining to our citizens the budget decision process. ...more

March 29, 2009

The Obama administration was finishing work on a plan to give more financial aid to two Detroit automakers in return for tough cost-cutting measures that will ensure the companies' survival. ...more

March 28, 2009

Out of toilet paper? Need to pick up a few things for dinner? Take a number and start bidding. ...more

March 28, 2009