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U.S. minted more millionaires in 2009 America's millionaires are making a comeback, according to a report released Tuesday. Inflation (CPI) March 18 Jobless claims bill OK'd by Senate The Senate on Wednesday approved a wide-ranging bill that would push back the deadline to file for extended unemployment insurance until year-end and extends dozens of expired tax breaks. Home Prices March 30 Consumer Confidence March 30 Can't make your mortgage? Get an emergency loan Erin and Robert Smith had no problem handling the $2,000 monthly payment on their home ... until they lost their jobs. Retail Sales March 12 Census jackpot: $500 billion a year in U.S. aid Federal programs will dole out more than $500 billion a year over the next decade based on data collected through the 2010 Census, according to a study released Tuesday. Record monthly deficit for U.S.: $221 billion The United States dropped a record $220.9 billion further into the red in February, the Treasury Department reported Wednesday. GDP March 26 State unemployment picture brightens A total of 30 states and Washington, D.C., reported rising unemployment rates in January, down from the number in the previous month, according to a government report released Wednesday. Job Growth March 5 Employers still skittish on hiring Most employers are still cautious when it comes to hiring, planning neither to add nor cut jobs from their payrolls this spring, according to a staffing firm survey released Tuesday. CEO departures highest since Sept. 2008 The number of chief executives who left their posts surged in February to the highest level since September 2008, when the economy was rocked by the financial crisis. Medical bills: Knowing what to avoid For people who have health insurance, the level of fine print is rising along with the costs. RSS feeds Increased Website Traffic