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The federal government issued another $976.5 million worth of economic stimulus checks to American households in October, the Treasury Department announced Friday.

Retail sales suffered their biggest drop in three years last month as American households reined in spending amid a tough job market, the financial crisis and falling home values.

The high price of gas is taking a financial toll on an increasing number of American households, according to a poll released Friday.

The number of individuals filing for bankruptcy surged during the first-quarter as American households struggled to stay on top of debt, according to a report released Wednesday.

The housing crisis took center stage in the presidential race this week. For good reason: Recent data show that nearly a million American households are at risk of foreclosure, 71% more than a year ago.

Nearly 6% of all borrowers are past due on their mortgages.

Monthly retail sales suffered a surprising drop last month as American households continued to curtail their spending amid higher energy and food prices and a weakening jobs market.

Monthly retail sales suffered a surprising drop last month as American households continued to curtail their spending amid higher energy and food prices and a weakening jobs market.

The number of American households worth $1 million or more - not including the house itself - grew at the lowest rate in five years, according to a report released Wednesday.