Oil falls below $90 as financial woes spread

Oil prices fell to an eight-month low below $90 a barrel Monday on speculation that the spreading financial crisis will cut demand for crude oil.

World markets plunge as turmoil spreads

Global stock markets plunged Monday as government bank bailouts in the U.S. and Europe failed to alleviate fears that the global financial crisis would depress economic growth.

Wall Street set to tumble after global sell-off

Financial markets around the world had a rocky start Monday, and U.S. stocks looked set to follow them lower with credit markets still under strain.

Thrift store addicts, unite!

Just launched: the Carnival of Thrift Store Addicts, hosted at Idyllic Dreams. Love the idea, so I hope it takes off. Bloggers, if you have thrift-related posts you’d like to see featured in...

Wall Street’s wild swings expected to continue

The world's financial markets face an uncertain and possibly volatile week as investors await details about how the Treasury will implement the government's financial rescue.