Learn more about the economy's status and the plans to return it to health.

Extended Interview with Michael Barr

NBR Washington bureau chief Darren Gersh sat down with Michael Barr, Assistant Treasury Secretary. Gersh asked Barr about Sen. Dodd's new plan for overhauling financial regulatory system and if its a good idea?

Phil Angelides Digs Into the Financial Crisis

NBR Washington bureau chief Darren Gersh sat down with Phil Angelides, head of the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission, earlier today. Gersh asked Angelides which aspects of the crisis will be the focus of his group's investigation.

Second Stimulus Survey

The latest National Association for Business Economics survey revealed what leading economists think of U.S. monetary policy, including the prospect of a second stimulus. NBR's Scott Gurvey analyzes the survey's results.

FDIC Checkup

The money in the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's coffers is dwindling. Thanks to the financial crisis, the FDIC only has $10 billion in uncommitted funds left to insure deposits.

Standing Out in the Job Hunt

Use these tips to set yourself apart in this crowded job market.

Credit Card Act of 2009

The first in a series of new measures designed to protect credit card users will take effect tomorrow. The changes are a result of the Credit Card Act of 2009.

Clunker Update

The U.S. government's Cash for Clunkers (or CARS) program has been a hit, driving customers into auto dealerships to make purchases.

Credit Union Checkup

Banks have suffered and some have even failed during this financial crisis, but how have their counterparts -- the nation's credit unions -- fared?

Trillion Dollar Deficit

The U.S. deficit passed the trillion dollar mark for the first time ever this year. What does that number mean to the economy? NBR's Darren Gersh gets the answer to that question and finds out if financial experts think America is carrying too much debt.

Crude Speculation

The recent, wild swings in oil prices have caught the attention of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. The agency is concerned the lack of stability in prices is a result of speculation. And, as NBR's Darren Gersh reports in tonight's program, the CFTC is now considering changing trading limits to curb speculation in all futures markets.

Wage Growth Worries

During this recession, many employers are turning to the furlough -- or unpaid time off -- as a way of cutting wages. As NBR's Darren Gersh reports in tonight's program, this tactic could lead to an extended period of depressed wages in the U.S. Learn more about wages.

Frank of Financial Regulation

Congressman Barney Frank (D - Massachusetts), Chair of the Financial Services Committee, was one of the key architects of the Obama Administration's plan to reform regulation of the financial sector.

Understanding Systemic Risk

The Obama Administration is set to release its plan to overhaul the financial regulatory system. As NBR's Darren Gersh reports in tonight's program, the reforms focus on preventing systemic risk.

Financial Overhaul & Consumers

From Wall Street to Washington, the talk today was about President Obama's proposals to overhaul the financial system. He's expected to unveil on Wednesday new reforms designed to create a more stable financial system and to prevent a repeat of the financial crisis. NBR's Stephanie Dhue takes a look at what the changes could mean for the American public.

Barney Frank on Executive Compensation

NBR's Stephanie Dhue talked with Barney Frank, Chairman of House Financial Services Committee today about executive's compensation packages, the Securities Exchange Commission's stance, and shareholders' rights.

Extended Interview with Gary Stern

NBR's Susie Gharib interviewed the President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, Gary Stern, today and begins by asking him, "is it safe for banks to pay back those TARP loans? Are credit markets healthy enough to be taken off of life support?"

Treasuries & The Big Picture

The yield on the 10 year bond is the highest it's been since November as the Government gets ready to sell billions of dollars in debt this week. Experts fear rates will have to increase further to attract investors. As we continue our "Reviving the Economy" coverage, as NBR's Suzanne Pratt reports that some people are questioning the safety of ultra safe treasuries.

Valuing the New GM

In December, Darren Gersh asked Anant Sundaram of the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth University to check the numbers in the restructuring plan General Motors submitted to Congress and also to value the automaker. Today, Darren revisited Professor Sundaram and asked him to value the GM that just filed chapter 11 bankruptcy -- the "new" GM.

History Lesson - General Motors

General Motors filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy today with plans to reorganize and reemerge a trimmer firm. The global economic crisis hastened the failure of GM, which, just a year ago, still held the title of "world's largest carmaker." NBR's Jeff Yastine offers a brief look at the history of this fabled American automaker in the following video timeline.

Stimulus Money Trail

The U.S. government has injected hundreds of billions of dollars into the economy to counter the effects of financial crisis and recession. Along the way, the government learned it's much more difficult to track the money than to spend it.

Bank Warrants

Now that they've survived government stress tests, major U.S. banks want to pay back the funds they received from the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP).

Stress Test Results

The U.S. government today released results of the "stress tests" performed on the nation's 19 largest financial institutions.

Romer Interview

NBR's Darren Gersh sat down with Christina Romer, the Chair of the President's Council of Economic Advisers, today to discuss the outlook for the U.S. economy. Romer said the signs are hopeful.

Congressman Gary Peters on Chrysler's Woes

NBR's Stephanie Dhue talked to Congressman Gary Peters as Chrysler's efforts to work deals with banks and unions have a major impact on the people he represents.

The Short Sale Gamble

As NBR's Erika Miller reports, short sales often come with both attractive prices and unattractive risks.

Senator Judd Gregg Talks Budget

NBR's Darren Gersh sat down with Senator Judd Gregg, the ranking Republican on the Senate Budget Committee, earlier today. He asked the Senator about health care reform, entitlements, and other issues expected to impact this year's Congressional budget debate.

Jeffrey DeBoer on Real Estate

NBR's Stephanie Dhue interviewed Jeffrey DeBoer, President of the Real Estate Roundtable, earlier today. She asked him about the outlook for commercial real estate and the role the government could play in bringing the market back to life.

Real Estate Update - New York City

As part of the month-long series Reviving the Economy: Real Estate, the NBR team is revisiting housing markets we visited a year ago to see what's changed. In Manhattan, Suzanne Pratt finds that home sales have crumbled.

Lynn Turner on Short Selling

The former SEC Chief Accountant discusses what role, if any, short selling played in the current financial crisis, and he also discusses the debate over implementing a new uptick rule.

Signs of Life in Real Estate

Pending home sales rose in February, hinting that activity could be picking up in the residential real estate market, NBR's Stephanie Dhue examines the latest numbers in this report.

Interview with Jared Bernstein

NBR's Darren Gersh asked Jared Bernstein, a member of President Obama's Auto Task Force, about today's announcement that GM and Chrysler had failed their viability tests.

Interview with Lloyd Blankfein

NBR's Darren Gersh talked with Lloyd Blankfein, CEO of Goldman Sachs, after he and the heads of other banks met with President Obama earlier today.

Social Security Surplus Shrinking

NBR's Darren Gersh gets his hands on some early projections of the Social Security budget through 2010 and finds out what the numbers mean for the future of the entitlement program.

Interview with Gene Sperling

NBR's Darren Gersh talked with Gene Sperling, Counselor to the U.S. Treasury Secretary, about the Obama Administration's plan to buy toxic assets.

Buying Toxic Assets

NBR's Darren Gersh asks Michael Pagano of Villanova School of Business to explain how the Obama Administration's plan to buy toxic assets might work.

TALF Subscriptions

NBR's Darren Gersh explains why this Federal program is getting a cautiously optimistic reception from investors and lenders.

Interview with Frederic Mishkin

NBR's Jeff Yastine talked with Frederic Mishkin, economist and former member of the Federal Reserve Board, today.

Targeting Mark-to-Market Accounting

Mark-to-market -- or fair value -- accounting could be on its way out.

The Pension Liability

Additional data about the health of corporate pensions.

Interview with Dennis Lockhart

NBR anchor Susie Gharib asks Lockhart when the economy might start to see the start of a recovery.

Homeowner Relief

Highlights of the Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan.

Health Care Hiring

NBR's Jeff Yastine looks at the latest trends in health care hiring.

Netting Jobs Via Social Networking

NBR's Stephanie Dhue examines the ins and outs of using social networking websites to find a job.

Bank Nationalization Rumors

NBR's Scott Gurvey examines the possibility of the U.S. government moving to take over banks.

Job Retraining

Explore some links to websites offering more information about job retraining.

Surviving Unemployment

There are resouces that can help you maintain your financial and mental well-being after a job loss.

Interview with Christina Romer

NBR's Darren Gersh chatted with Christina Romer, the Chair of the President's Council of Economic Advisers.

Unemployment Insurance Reform

The calls to modernize unemployment insurance reform in the U.S. are getting stronger.

Preparing for Unemployment

There are steps you can take to survive unemployment.

The Future of Banks

What options will the government consider to help banks with toxic assets?

School Modernization

Improving the nation's public schools is part of President Obama's economic recovery plan.

Smart Grids

Rebuilding the nation's electricity grid is part of President Obama's economic recovery plan.

Mortgage Cramdowns

Some in Congress want to rewrite bankruptcy law to help prevent foreclosures.

Inflation vs. Deflation

Some economists think the government spending solution to the financial crisis could lead to an inflation problem.