list This is a data file meant to be read by an RSS reader. See http://www.thebostonchannel.com/rss/index.html for more information. Money http://www.thebostonchannel.com/money/index.html en-us Copyright 2009, Internet Broadcasting Systems, Inc TheBostonChannel.com 60 http://www.thebostonchannel.com/money/21686681/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21686681 true http://www.thebostonchannel.com/2009/1121/21686753.jpg The Associated Press has named Karen Testa, currently the news editor for Massachusetts and Rhode Island, as New England news editor as part of a restructuring of U.S. news management to ensure the continuing strength of the news cooperative's state reports. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:46:07 EST http://www.thebostonchannel.com/money/21665126/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21665126 A federal agency says 136 people died in New England from work-related injuries last year, 27 fewer than in the previous year and the lowest number since it began compiling the statistics in 1992. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:13:35 EST http://www.thebostonchannel.com/money/21663308/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21663308 true http://www.thebostonchannel.com/2009/0404/19091369.jpg Massachusetts' monthly unemployment rate has fallen for the first time in nearly 2 1/2 years and just one month after hitting the highest level since 1976. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:51:36 EST http://www.thebostonchannel.com/money/21662290/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21662290 true http://www.thebostonchannel.com/2009/0219/18750381.jpg Foreclosures in Massachusetts soared nearly 30 percent in October compared to the previous month, but are down slightly when compared to the same month last year. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:30:34 EST http://www.thebostonchannel.com/money/21661541/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21661541 true http://www.thebostonchannel.com/2009/1119/21661396.jpg The recession is taking a bite out of a New England restaurant chain's revenue and forcing it to declare bankruptcy after more than 100 years in business. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:48:01 EST http://www.thebostonchannel.com/money/21650946/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21650946 true http://www.thebostonchannel.com/2009/1118/21652016.jpg A consumer group has released its list of the 10 Worst Toys for 2009. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:23:23 EST http://www.thebostonchannel.com/money/17705545/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:17705545 true http://www.thebostonchannel.com/2006/1208/10495588.jpg It's hard not to go overboard on holiday spending. Here's some advice. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:23:16 EST http://www.thebostonchannel.com/money/21692490/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21692490 While U.S. newspapers are losing subscribers at a staggering rate, a few dailies stand out because their circulation is rising. But they aren't necessarily selling more copies. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:06:56 EST http://www.thebostonchannel.com/money/21692477/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21692477 true http://www.thebostonchannel.com/2009/1122/21692857.jpg As if small businesses needed another reason not to hire, consider their latest financial burden: The cost of rising unemployment itself. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:54:49 EST http://www.thebostonchannel.com/money/21677716/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21677716 true http://www.thebostonchannel.com/2009/0807/20313730.jpg More than half of U.S. states added jobs in October but economists say many of the gains likely occurred in temporary employment. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:31:01 EST http://www.thebostonchannel.com/money/21662860/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21662860 true http://www.thebostonchannel.com/2007/1120/14651725.jpg The foreclosure crisis likely will persist well into next year as high unemployment pushes more people out of homes, pulls down housing prices and raises concerns about the broader economic recovery. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:20:46 EST http://www.thebostonchannel.com/money/21672094/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21672094 true http://www.thebostonchannel.com/2009/1120/21672352.jpg Sony's new online service connecting the whole range of its gadgets to downloadable content like movies and games should help build brand loyalty, a top executive says. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:44:49 EST http://www.thebostonchannel.com/money/21668549/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21668549 true http://www.thebostonchannel.com/2009/1120/21673796.jpg For Citibank credit card holders, there is one way to escape the bank's rate hikes currently under way: Meet a monthly spending requirement. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:54:18 EST http://www.thebostonchannel.com/money/21667642/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21667642 true http://www.thebostonchannel.com/2008/1215/18283697.jpg U.S. newspapers' advertising woes persisted through the summer, increasing the likelihood that publishers will finish this year with their lowest ad sales since the 1980s. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:06:30 EST http://www.thebostonchannel.com/money/21667059/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21667059 true http://www.thebostonchannel.com/2009/1120/21673891.jpg Shoppers spent more money at low-price Old Navy stores in the third quarter, helping Gap Inc.'s profit climb 25 percent compared with last year, the retailer says. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:01:58 EST http://www.thebostonchannel.com/money/21670455/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21670455 California tax officials say an interior designer's false disability claim was uncovered when he was spotted on a home improvement television show. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:10:58 EST http://www.thebostonchannel.com/money/21575120/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21575129 true http://www.thebostonchannel.com/2008/1017/17737565.jpg The government has closed more than 100 failed banks this year. What happens to customers' money when a bank shuts down? Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:15:47 EST