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The Congressional Budget Office now thinks the $700 billion TARP will leave taxpayers with a $189 billion bill.

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Estimated bailout price tag jumps (CNN Money)

Has the housing market finally hit bottom? It’s probably too soon to say — but Wall Street sure seems to think so.

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Betting on a housing recovery (CNN Money)

If you want to know why the current spike in unemployment is as painful as it is, look no further than the problems in the housing and stock markets.

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Housing and stock crashes add to job woes (CNN Money)