This is a data file meant to be read by an RSS reader. See http://www.wdsu.com/rss/index.html for more information. WDSU.com - Money Money Money http://www.wdsu.com/money/index.html?rss=no&psp=money en-us Copyright 2008, Internet Broadcasting Systems, Inc Money WDSU.com 60 Finish Your Holiday Shopping For Under $100 http://www.wdsu.com/money/18052905/detail.html?rss=no&psp=money true http://www.wdsu.com/2008/1124/18053657.jpg A new report by the Consumer Federation of America showed 55 percent of Americans plan to spend less this holiday season. Mon, 24 Nov 2008 18:13:00 CST Jindal Enacts Hiring Freeze http://www.wdsu.com/money/18026647/detail.html?rss=no&psp=money true http://www.wdsu.com/2008/1111/17951147.jpg Gov. Bobby Jindal has partially frozen state government hiring, hoping to save more than $25 million this year. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:39:48 CST Local Shopping Strong Despite Struggling Economy http://www.wdsu.com/money/18175339/detail.html?rss=no&psp=money true http://www.wdsu.com/2006/0103/5822864.jpg Now that hurricane season is over, it's the season for giving. Sun, 30 Nov 2008 18:36:13 CST Authorities Warn Of Credit Repair Quick-Fixes http://www.wdsu.com/money/18001403/detail.html?rss=no&psp=money true http://www.wdsu.com/2008/1117/18002040.jpg The key to getting a car loan, home mortgage or any other loan is having good credit. And while some people are using credit counseling services to improve their credit scores, WDSU NewsChannel 6 found that some people are getting scammed. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:51:29 CST Tough Economy Means Trouble For Local Malls http://www.wdsu.com/money/17984515/detail.html?rss=no&psp=money true http://www.wdsu.com/2008/1115/17984583.jpg Economic experts worried Friday that two New Orleans malls could become casualties of the tough economic times. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:07:46 CST Analyst Warns Of 'Self-Fulfilling' Recession Prophecy http://www.wdsu.com/money/17983435/detail.html?rss=no&psp=money true http://www.wdsu.com/2008/1114/17983331.jpg A local financial analyst suggested Friday that perhaps we have "seen the bottom" of the recent Wall Street meltdown. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:40:47 CST Art Investment Can Paint Bright Future http://www.wdsu.com/money/17933480/detail.html?rss=no&psp=money true http://www.wdsu.com/2008/1107/17934330.jpg The uncertainty on Wall Street has some weary investors looking to Main Street instead to make some unique investments. Fri, 7 Nov 2008 17:47:00 CST Nagin Proposes Property Tax Increase http://www.wdsu.com/money/17818362/detail.html?rss=no&psp=money true http://www.wdsu.com/2008/0322/15670179.jpg Property taxes could be going up in the next few months in the city of New Orleans. Tue, 28 Oct 2008 10:24:43 CDT Local Retailers Buck National Decreasing Jobs Trend http://www.wdsu.com/money/17774237/detail.html?rss=no&psp=money Retailers plan to reduce holiday staffing nationwide, but south Louisiana is trying to buck the trend. Tue, 21 Oct 2008 18:15:45 CDT Panel: U.S. Recession Began A Year Ago http://www.wdsu.com/money/18178391/detail.html?rss=no&psp=money true http://www.wdsu.com/2008/1201/18179307.jpg A nonpartisan panel says a U.S. recession began in December 2007. Mon, 1 Dec 2008 15:40:39 CST AP: Bank Lobbyists Had Big Role In Fallout http://www.wdsu.com/save-money/18177051/detail.html?rss=no&psp=money true http://www.wdsu.com/2008/1103/17871206.jpg An Associated Press report says the George W. Bush administration buckled under the efforts of bank lobbyists. Mon, 1 Dec 2008 06:03:36 CST Columbus Police Break Up 'Hooker Raffle' http://www.wdsu.com/money/18177825/detail.html?rss=no&psp=money true http://www.wdsu.com/2008/1201/18177730.jpg Police in Ohio have shut down a prostitution ring in which men purchased $10 raffle tickets at a house party to win an evening with one of the hired women. Mon, 1 Dec 2008 08:19:52 CST Myths And Realities Of Cyber Monday http://www.wdsu.com/holidays/18152647/detail.html?rss=no&psp=money true http://www.wdsu.com/2008/1126/18151923.jpg Move over 'Cyber Monday,' here comes 'Green Monday.' Mon, 1 Dec 2008 07:57:51 CST Santa's Helper Robbed In Mall Parking Lot http://www.wdsu.com/holidays/18177532/detail.html?rss=no&psp=money true http://www.wdsu.com/2007/1224/14919518.jpg A 23-year-old Pennsylvania man who operated the holiday toy train told police he was taken for $700 over the weekend after leaving a mall near Pittsburgh. Mon, 1 Dec 2008 07:40:24 CST Ideal '12 Days Of Christmas' Costs $86,609 http://www.wdsu.com/money/18176780/detail.html?rss=no&psp=money true http://www.wdsu.com/2006/1207/10484661.jpg Those 5 golden rings are a bit cheaper, but maids-a-milking get a raise this year in an annual tongue-in-cheek report. Mon, 1 Dec 2008 07:04:14 CST Cyber Monday Promises More Deep Discounts http://www.wdsu.com/holidays/18174891/detail.html?rss=no&psp=money true http://www.wdsu.com/2006/1208/10495588.jpg Consumers this weekend spent 7.2 percent more than last year's Thanksgiving weekend, according to results released on Sunday, and Cyber Monday is nearly here. Sun, 30 Nov 2008 20:26:23 CST