Lack of further economic aid from the government could spell disaster
Businesses owners are cautiously optimistic, according to two surveys
There's a growing divergence in credit trends among different sectors
America's employers added 661,000 jobs in September, but nearly 10 million jobs remain lost
Investors will be watching Wednesday’s speech for clues on government's fiscal plan
The experts offer their opinions
Experts share their picks for balanced portfolios
Core retail sales, however, fell 1.2%
Global GDP is projected to decline by 4.5% this year
Lower-income households tend to have a higher debt levels