list This is a data file meant to be read by an RSS reader. See http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/rss/index.html for more information. Money http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/money/index.html en-us Copyright 2009, Internet Broadcasting Systems, Inc ThePittsburghChannel.com 60 http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/money/21694079/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21694079 true http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/2009/1123/21694286.jpg A Westmoreland County mother who fell victim to theft warns others who may fall victim without even knowing it. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:46:59 EST http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/slideshow/slideshow/21662427/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21665032 A consumer group has released its list of the 10 Worst Toys for 2009. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:59:11 EST http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/money/21632964/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21632964 Taxpayers could be in for a rude awakening next spring, when more than 15 million could unexpectedly owe taxes when filing their federal returns. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:33:28 EST http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/video/21679694/index.html urn:ibsys:content:21679694 true http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/2009/1120/21679695.jpg Here's a Black Friday reality check: Of the hordes of pre-dawn shoppers who line up for hours, most will not bag the best bargains. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:45:10 EST http://www.gianteagle.com/giftergo urn:ibsys:content:21638947 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:24:04 EST http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/money/21653123/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21653123 true http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/2009/0727/20194380.jpg Top Pennsylvania state officials won't be getting the automatic cost-of-living salary increases this year that they usually enjoy. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:16:07 EST http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/money/21629451/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21629451 true http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/2009/0129/18590766.jpg Pennsylvania is laying off an additional 319 state workers because of the state government's budget problems. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:47:23 EST http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/money/21638270/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21638270 Old Economy Village, a Beaver County landmark, has to close its doors because of budget cuts that affect hundreds of employees throughout Pennsylvania. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:58:01 EST http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/money/21695589/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21695589 true http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/2009/0807/20313730.jpg Economists expect the joblessness that has weighed down the nation's economic recovery will start to slowly abate in 2010, but they predict consumers will continue to keep a tight rein on spending, according to a new survey. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:53:56 EST http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/holidays/21701099/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21701099 true http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/2008/1215/18277839.jpg A lot more Americans are feeling stressed out by debt this holiday season, raising the glum likelihood they'll behave like Scrooge rather than Santa. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:55:54 EST http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/money/21699506/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21699506 true http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/2009/1123/21701102.jpg The federal government says it has found a "strong association" between problematic imported Chinese drywall and corrosion of pipes and wires. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:32:11 EST http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/money/21699808/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21699808 true http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/2009/1119/21662281.jpg McDonald's is going green -- swapping its traditional red backdrop for a deep hunter green -- to promote a more eco-friendly image in Europe. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:09:27 EST http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/money/21691424/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21691424 true http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/2009/1123/21697256.jpg Suddenly the Federal Reserve is everybody's punching bag. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:26:27 EST http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/money/21697062/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21697062 true http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/2006/0530/9295008.jpg Home sales surged for the second month in a row in October, climbing to the highest level in 2½ years as first-time buyers rushed to take advantage of an expiring tax credit. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:32:22 EST http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/money/21679546/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21679546 true http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/2006/0925/9928790.jpg The Alabama Supreme Court says a woman who thought she had hit a jackpot worth almost $42 million at the Victoryland electronic bingo center will end up empty handed. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:01:20 EST http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/holidays/21697159/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21697159 true http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/2009/1123/21697521.jpg Television retailer QVC has made aggressive plans to keep shoppers watching -- instead of mall-hopping -- on Black Friday, an event it has traditionally ignored. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:02:39 EST http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/money/21695625/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21695625 true http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/2008/1215/18283697.jpg Consumers got more serious about paying down their credit card debt this summer, a time when deliquencies usually to go up. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:21:33 EST http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/automotive/21699671/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21699671 true http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/2009/1020/21353279.jpg General Motors Co. has sued a supplier, saying it has spent more than $30 million fixing problems in the steering systems of the Chevrolet Cobalt, it's best-selling small car, and other vehicles. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:32:38 EST http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/money/21690543/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:21690543 true http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/2009/1123/21697806.jpg Apple Inc's iPhone is coming to South Korea this week, a local carrier announces, bringing the iconic communications device to one of the world's most sophisticated mobile phone markets. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:59:41 EST