This is a data file meant to be read by an RSS reader. See http://www.thebostonchannel.com/rss/index.html for more information. null Consumer News http://www.thebostonchannel.com/consumer/index.html?rss=bos&psp=money en-us Copyright 2008, Internet Broadcasting Systems, Inc null TheBostonChannel.com 60 http://www.thebostonchannel.com/money/18154188/detail.html?rss=bos&psp=money true http://www.thebostonchannel.com/2005/0512/4483482.jpg Even with the addition of a number of new hotels in Boston, they've all been riding on record profits for years, but those good times may be about to end, at least temporarily. Mon, 1 Dec 2008 12:57:51 EST http://www.thebostonchannel.com/online-shopping-deals/index.html?rss=bos&psp=money true http://www.thebostonchannel.com/2008/1125/18146632.jpg Bargains, Good Deals Updated Daily Fri, 28 Nov 2008 18:12:29 EST http://www.thebostonchannel.com/consumer/4920592/detail.html?rss=bos&psp=money true http://www.thebostonchannel.com/2008/0421/15946130.jpg As gas prices continue their skyward climb, Pump Patrol is helping you find the best deals. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:45:16 EDT http://www.thebostonchannel.com/money/18178706/detail.html?rss=bos&psp=money true http://www.thebostonchannel.com/2003/0829/2443275.jpg The drop in gas prices in Massachusetts continues for another week. Mon, 1 Dec 2008 11:23:43 EST http://www.thebostonchannel.com/money/18179441/detail.html?rss=bos&psp=money true http://www.thebostonchannel.com/2007/0606/13456110.jpg Just in time for Christmas, the state is planning to auction off thousands of dollars worth of unclaimed property that's been abandoned in safe deposit boxes across Massachusetts. Mon, 1 Dec 2008 13:36:21 EST http://www.thebostonchannel.com/money/18178391/detail.html?rss=bos&psp=money true http://www.thebostonchannel.com/2008/1201/18179307.jpg A nonpartisan panel says a U.S. recession began in December 2007. Mon, 1 Dec 2008 12:38:05 EST http://www.thebostonchannel.com/money/18176870/detail.html?rss=bos&psp=money true http://www.thebostonchannel.com/2008/1201/18176895.jpg The economic downturn has been bad news for brick-and-mortar stores and it's a safe bet that it will do no favors for online retailers this holiday season. Mon, 1 Dec 2008 08:28:50 EST http://www.thebostonchannel.com/money/18177825/detail.html?rss=bos&psp=money true http://www.thebostonchannel.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 09:19:52 EST http://www.thebostonchannel.com/money/18176780/detail.html?rss=bos&psp=money true http://www.thebostonchannel.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 08:04:14 EST http://www.thebostonchannel.com/save-money/18177051/detail.html?rss=bos&psp=money true http://www.thebostonchannel.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 07:03:36 EST http://www.thebostonchannel.com/automotive/18174683/detail.html?rss=bos&psp=money The head of the United Auto Workers is warning Congress not to let the Big Three go under. Sun, 30 Nov 2008 16:44:59 EST http://www.thebostonchannel.com/money/18173783/detail.html?rss=bos&psp=money true http://www.thebostonchannel.com/2008/1130/18173797.jpg A Maryland family asks for help to stay in their home, and the response was overwhelming. Sun, 30 Nov 2008 11:38:21 EST http://www.thebostonchannel.com/money/18177045/detail.html?rss=bos&psp=money One of Boston's most famous restaurants also owes the most in overdue taxes to the city. Mon, 1 Dec 2008 07:00:28 EST http://www.thebostonchannel.com/money/18177598/detail.html?rss=bos&psp=money City officials say Salem took in a record $311,000 in parking receipts over the Halloween weekend. Mon, 1 Dec 2008 08:35:57 EST