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U.S. view of economy is getting worse - poll
U.S. view of economy is getting worse - poll
7:28am: Three out of four Americans believe the economy is in bad shape, CNN/Opinion Research Poll shows. (more)
The only way to fix Social Security
Aug 20: McCain and Obama have said how they would attack problems in the retirement safety net. But as president, neither will be able to do it his way entirely. (more)
Bad economy tops voters' minds
Aug 6: Nearly half of Americans think the economy is most important in deciding who should be the next president, according to a new CNN survey. (more)
The estate tax: McCain vs. Obama
Aug 6: With rates for "the death tax" changing each year, family business owners trying to plan for succession are left chasing a moving target. (more)
Boosting wages: Obama vs. McCain
Aug 1: Candidates agree wages have stagnated but their solutions differ. The Democrat focuses on middle class aid. The Republican looks to tax cuts. (more)
Social Security fix: Delay retirement, group says
Aug 1: Influential group wants lawmakers to consider raising retirement age from current range of 65 to 67 years old. (more)
Obama speaks with Bernanke, Paulson
Jul 29: Democratic presidential candidate plans to meet with the chairman of the Federal Reserve; he already spoke with the Treasury Secretary on Tuesday. (more)
Obama and Pakistan leader to talk
Jul 29: Democratic presidential candidate plans to meet with Pakistan's Prime Minister in Washington; Monday, President Bush met with Gilani. (more)
Welcome, Mr. President: Here's the tab
Jul 28: The federal government's 2009 deficit is projected to rise to $482 billion. That's not great news for the next president - no matter who wins on Election Day. (more)
A political plan to help you save more
Jul 24: A new breed of economists say they know what you need to do to save more money, secure your retirement - and rescue the planet. The nation's politicians are starting to listen. (more)
New McCain ad blames Obama for $4 gas
Jul 21: A new television commercial launched by John McCain argues Barack Obama's anti-drilling stance is responsible for record gas prices. (more)
Why pulling out of Iraq won't save money
Jul 9: Both McCain and Obama say a drawdown in Iraq can provide a fiscal boost to help with their economic goals. But it's not as simple or as lucrative as they make it sound. (more)
McCain, Obama spar over economic fixes
Jul 7: The likely presidential nominees, in separate speeches, draw the battle lines on health care, tax cuts, nuclear energy and more. (more)
McCain pushes plan to spur job growth
Jul 7: Republican vows to boost economy by cutting taxes, building nuclear power plants, promoting free trade and other policies. (more)
Americans say they'll vote with their wallets
Jul 1: The battered economy is the top issue for voters, and that isn't expected to change by November. (more)
McCain and Obama's green dream
Jun 30: Which of the candidates' energy plans will play in Peoria? (more)
Luck - A president's best jobs plan
Jun 30: A year from now, economists say the economy will be stronger and unemployment lower - regardless of whether John McCain or Barack Obama wins. (more)
What Obama means by tax the wealthy
Jun 27: Here's a closer look at how the Democratic candidate defines well-off for different households, and what his proposals will mean for them. (more)
Food price spike: Is ethanol to blame?
Jun 27: A devastated corn crop is likely to exacerbate costs at the grocer. Some people are pointing a finger at the ethanol production laws. (more)
How they'll fix the economy
Jun 23: Fortune sat down with John McCain and Barack Obama to see how their answers compare on a few key questions. (more)
McCain's $300M auto battery prize
Jun 23: Presumed Republican nominee, reacting to energy costs, proposes government cash for battery that 'breaks the back of our oil dependency.' (more)
The evolution of John McCain
Jun 23: As a maverick Senator, he took pride in just saying no to everyone's wish list. But as a presidential contender, he's become a tax cutter and defender of home mortgages. The inside story of how the candidate is shaping his plan to fix the economy. (more)
What Obama means for business
Jun 23: He slammed big companies and free trade in the primaries, but Barack Obama insists he just wants to show corporate America some tough love. We go behind the scenes to see how he plans to make the U.S. a land of opportunity once again. (more)
Cap gains tax: How high can Obama go?
Jun 20: The candidate faces a tough question: How much can he raise long-term investment tax without sacrificing the revenue - and political support - he needs to fund his programs? (more)
Shooting the moon on renewables
Jun 18: While McCain wants to drill more oil to fight $4 gas, Obama calls for an 'Apollo project' aimed at alternative energy. Should the government get involved? (more)
Start drilling offshore, McCain says
Jun 17: Presidential candidate, in move that may place him at odds with environmentalists, will propose ending ban on offshore drilling to offset soaring gas prices. (more)
Obama will spend to revitalize economy
Jun 16: During an economic speech in Flint, Mich., the Democratic presidential candidate laid out his plan to improve America's education, infrastructure, energy and health care systems. (more)
Uncle Sam can fund retirement - Obama
Jun 16: Democrat would match up to $500 in savings for families earning under $75,000. It would cost the government but help people save. Is it a good idea? (more)
McCain will repeal the AMT. Wait, no ...
Jun 13: ...not exactly. The presidential candidate has been saying he would eliminate the so-called "wealth tax" that threatens the non-wealthy. But now he supports a more modified plan. (more)
What they'll do to your tax bill
Jun 11: McCain and Obama want to change the bottom-line effects of the tax code. Here's a dollars-and-cents breakdown of what their plans could mean for you. (more)
McCain promises low taxes
Jun 10: Republican presidential candidate reiterates his tax plan to small business owners; attacks Obama over his tax proposals. (more)
Obama: Give economy $50 billion boost
Jun 9: With a big jump in the unemployment rate and record oil prices, Barack Obama says he wants to extend benefits for those out of work and send out more rebate checks. (more)
Oil crisis: Obama vs. McCain
Jun 9: The Democrat wants the government to do more to encourage conservation and find alternatives, while the Republican sees a bigger role for the free market. (more)
Wall Street cozying up to Obama
Jun 6: The typically Republican-friendly securities industry is having a change of heart, backing Obama in the belief that the Democrat could take the White House. (more)
The economy: McCain vs. Obama
Jun 4: Taxes. Social Security. Housing. Gas prices. Get ready for lively debate between Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain. (more)
Game on: McCain v. Obama on economy
Jun 3: Taxes. Social Security. Housing. Gas prices. Get ready for lively debate between Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain. (more)
Bush: 43M families hurt if tax cuts expire
Jun 2: President also says small business owners will take a hit if lawmakers fail to extend his 2001-03 tax relief. But critics say that's not necessarily the case. (more)
How the next president will change the Fed
Jun 2: The winner of this November's election is likely to fill at least 4 of 7 seats on the Fed Board of Governors upon taking office. Here's how those picks could affect the economy. (more)
Political donations: 3 things to know
May 22: Giving to Clinton, McCain or Obama? Here's how to get the most out of supporting your favorite candidate. (more)
Fuzzy math on the campaign trail
May 6: The candidates say they will pay for their proposals by raising revenue and cutting spending. Here are just a few of the accounting flaws in their platforms. (more)
Taxing oil profits: Proceed with caution
May 6: Politicians are dying to get at more of Big Oil's billions, but analysts are torn about what that will do to prices or future energy sources. (more)
Solving a $2 trillion puzzle
May 1: The presidential candidates vow to make health care better and less costly but split along party lines on how to do it. And some experts say none of them fully addresses the biggest issue: cost. (more)
Tax cut could push gas prices higher
Apr 29: Despite claims from McCain and Clinton, temporary cut in gas taxes could lead to more demand and push prices higher - leaving taxpayers to cover shortfall. (more)
Election '08: Wall Street's big donors
Apr 25: The presidential candidates have already raised $800 million, nearing a fundraising record. Which big companies are helping to foot the bill? (more)
McCain: Fix tax law, freeze spending
Apr 15: Republican contender gives his most complete address on economy, calling for tax simplification, enhanced breaks and 1-year pause on some federal funding. (more)
McCain outlines plan for economy
Apr 10: Presumptive Republican nominee for president would allow some troubled homeowners to get more affordable loans. (more)
Housing: Where the candidates stand
Mar 27: The biggest partisan divide is over the government's role. The Democrats find areas of common interest even as they spar on campaign trail. (more)
Social Security looms for next president
Mar 25: The presidential candidates haven't been silent on the system's long-term funding shortfalls. But one deficit hawk says their proposals are either vague or unrealistic. (more)
Econ gurus: Counseling the candidates
Mar 4: Of all the advisers a candidate has, few are more important this year than the house economists. (more)
The 44th president's $4 trillion headache
Feb 22: The candidates want to do things like reduce taxes and fix health care. But they'll have to deal with the cold realities of the federal budget. (more)
Wall Street's bipartisan vote
Feb 7: With all the intense economic uncertainty in 2008, classic Wall Street party allegiances may not apply. (more)
Election '08: Where the Street is putting its $
Feb 5: With presidential candidates primed to raise $1B this election season, which big investment banks and tech firms are ponying up to support the top contenders? (more)
4 candidates, your paycheck
Feb 4: How the leading Democratic and Republican presidential candidates' tax proposals could affect your take-home pay. (more)
Michigan's economic woes on the ballot
Jan 15: Unemployment is on the agenda as auto industry, White House hopefuls converge on the epicenter of the nation's economic problems. (more)
The 3rd rail: Candidates take on Social Security
Nov 28: White House hopefuls revive the debate over how to make Social Security solvent. But they favor different approaches. (more)
Tax breaks: What candidates are proposing
Nov 27: The presidential front-runners are vying for votes with lots of new ideas, including new incentives to save, invest and buy insurance. (more)
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