Not since the last President Bush was in office has the economy been such a big deal. And with $4 a gallon gas looming on the horizon, many are thinking that all the much-proclaimed tax rebates as part of an “economic stimulus” plan will do is serve to enrich oil companies.
So, now we are interested in what the presidential candidates are offering in terms of economic plans. After all, if $4 gas is going to change the household budget, we’re going to need to figure out how to pay for other things. And it is true that whoever is …read more

For the next three days, we are going to look at what the presidential candidates have to offer in the way of economic plans. The idea, of course, is to give you an idea of what the three top contenders offer in terms of trying to save the economy. Today: Hillary Clinton.
Economic plans from Hillary Clinton
The basics:

Save money by taking away subsidies for oil firms and drug companies. I assume the continued preferential tax treatment given to large, profitable Wall Street firms would also be in question.
Overhaul credit card regulations to limit sudden rate hikes and high fees.
Retirement savings plans …read more