Plastic panic: Visa, MasterCard in bargain bin
The Buzz: Visa and MasterCard have been hit hard due to concerns about regulatory reform, the weak economy and technological threats.

Stocks end the week barely up
Trading was choppy and light as the holiday-shortened week came to an end.

GM CEO pay package: $9 million
Akerson to get $1.7 million in cash and $5.3 million in stock, according to filing with the SEC, and is eligible for a bonus worth $2 million.

Celebrity investment adviser pleads guilty to fraud
The New York investment advisor admits to stealing millions from wealthy and celebrity clients.

Relax, car shopping's getting easier
The cutthroat world of car pricing is getting simpler and easier for car buyers, thanks to the Internet.

InDinero makes small business finances a snap
Like Mint.com, a new website aims to take the pain out of accounting by making the data intuitive.

Frugal Fridays: $260 vs. $24.99 for a Tucker blouse
Savvy shoppers eagerly await Target's latest designer collaboration -- with Gaby Basora -- which launches Sept. 12.

Coffee prices on the rise
Futures are at 13-year highs, leading companies to hike prices 9% to 15% for one-pound bags. Retailers are next - and you'll be feeling the pinch.