Stocks Slump, Led by Fannie And Freddie
American stocks declined the most in more than a week, led by banking and real estate shares, as growing speculation the government will bail out Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac rattled the mortgage market.

Paid Ballot Arguments Make Voter Guide Look Like Phonebook
San Franciscans who get their November voter guide and complain that it looks like a phonebook may want to blame PG&E. The power company paid for most of the 30 ballot arguments against Prop H in what appears …

Selling a home? Consider a preinspection
Two cracked rafters, the central air conditioning that 'worked fine last summer' and the hot water heater approaching its golden years.