TODAY'S TOP STORIES Senate panel OKs extension of $8K tax credit But it's not a done deal yet. Current version adds a credit for non-first-time buyers and raises income limits. Read more.
Economy grows in 3Q, signals end of recession The much-awaited turnaround ended four quarters of contraction, and at 3.5% beat the 3.3% economists expected. Read more.
What happens if you don't pay the mortgage? Some underwater homeowners want to bail - Expect pulled credit cards and, after 90 days, an unstoppable process. Read more.
Mold turns man's castle into house of horrors Chinese drywall problems are new, but an age-old problem with mold still has impact, especially with foreclosures. Read more.
Financial threat of a hurricane weakens a bit A slow hurricane season helped insurers and the Fla. Cat Fund, but problems still exist. Here's where Fla. now stands. Read more.
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