Congress preps for credit crackdown

The Federal Reserve recently proposed tough new rules for the credit card industry. Now Congress wants its turn. Tess speaks with Congressman Barney Frank.

Investors want a say on executive pay
The latest European trend arriving in the U.S.: allowing shareholders to vote on executive pay packages. As Ashley Milne-Tyte reports, investors are eager make themselves heard.

Stimulating the charity sector
Economic stimulus payments are in the mail, but as Danielle Karson explains, before you blow that check, there are some charities who'd like to make their pitch.

New condo loan rules add headaches
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac now ask more of lenders making condo loans. Tess asks David Lereah to explain the new regulations making life tough for prospective condo owners.

Day in the Work Life: Sound effects guy
On this week's "A Day in the Work Life," we listen in with a sound effects guy who adds a dash of audio magic to the movies.

Educating Rico: Graduation day
It's the end of an era as Rico Gagliano's on-air education draws to a close. Tess and Rico look back at lessons learned in this final episode of "Educating Rico."

Working past retirement
Whether they saved too little or want to stay active, more Americans are working past retirement. Stacey Vanek-Smith explains the challenges of staying in the workforce.

Don't be fuelish
Want to save money on gas? Philip Reed shows Tess how "miracle" gadgets fare against easing off the gas pedal a bit.

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CONSUMER CONSEQUENCES
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