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The economy has become an ever-present subject of debate and speculation. Here are some resources to help keep you informed on the current discussion points and the ways you can respond to any economic influences on your life.

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Contraptions and Curios from the Kickstarter Case File

Contraptions and Curios from the Kickstarter Case File

by Brian Frank|
March 2, 2012 9:03 PM
From the serious to the outlandish, the miniature to the monumental, here are a few projects that got our attention. » continue reading
Start Me Up: Crowd Funding Gives Entrepreneurs a Boost

Start Me Up: Crowd Funding Gives Entrepreneurs a Boost

Entrepreneurs increasingly are turning to crowd funding for their start-up cash. We take a look at one company brokering the deals. » continue reading
Unger: Panic at the Pump

Unger: Panic at the Pump

Brian Unger has a tip for dealing with rising gas prices. But you might need to look for a new job afterwards. » continue reading
Data: The Rising Tide of Medical Debt

Data: The Rising Tide of Medical Debt

by Brian Frank|
January 13, 2012 8:50 PM
Medical debt can lead to delays in care and even bankruptcy, and it's on the rise. How bad is it? We look at the numbers. » continue reading
Extended Interview: Bill Moyers

Extended Interview: Bill Moyers

Moyers on crony capitalism, Occupy Wall Street and Obama's own contribution to the economic crisis. Plus, a deeply personal story about his son. » continue reading
Government Gone Wild: In the Hot Seat

Government Gone Wild: In the Hot Seat

Ken Simmons is no longer the CEO of HACLA, but he still had to face the wrath of a City Council outraged by the agency's spending. » continue reading
Government Gone Wild: Update

Government Gone Wild: Update

Big changes at L.A.'s Housing Authority. Watch the latest fallout from our revelation of lavish expenditures. » continue reading
HACLA Chief Cancels All Employee Events

HACLA Chief Cancels All Employee Events

by Brian Frank|
December 6, 2011 5:03 PM
In a memo obtained by SoCal Connected, CEO Ken Simmons tells employees no more parties and less money for travel. » continue reading
Show Me the Money: Government Gone Wild

Show Me the Money: Government Gone Wild

We continue our investigation into L.A.'s Housing Authority; new details of $100,000 on employee incentives and $7,000 steak dinners. » continue reading
Crisis of Confidence

Crisis of Confidence

What do Occupy LA and local CEOs have in common? Jennifer London explains they share a desire to kick-start the economy. » continue reading
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