Money & Main Street

Caught in credit crack-down?

tyson — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 21:31:48 GMT

Banks have tightened up their lending practices and now many credit card holders, even those who haven’t missed a payment and have good credit, are finding their credit limits being lowered.

Banks are trying to limit their risk at a time when more customers are missing payments, but some good customers are getting caught up in the crack-down on credit. Has your credit limit been lowered? Have you been hurt by the credit crack-down?

Grab a video camera and tell us your story. Share your iReport with CNN personal finance editor Gerri Willis and you could be featured on CNN.

The economy's silver lining

katie — Thu, 28 May 2009 18:23:24 GMT

Many of us know the saying "When a door closes, a window opens."

We're looking for iReporters who have lost jobs and have tried something new and exciting as a result.Whether you started your own business, tried skydiving or finally visited that exotic location you've always dreamed about, we want to hear your story.

Tell us how the recession has allowed you to try something new. Your story could be featured on CNN.

Job hunt stories

katie — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 16:37:48 GMT

As the economy continues to look bleak, many workers are looking to change careers or find a new job.

If you're on the job hunt, we want to hear from you. Have you attended job fairs? How are you standing out from the competition? And, if you've found a job, what was the secret of your success?

Show us what the job hunt is like, and you could be featured on CNN.

One thing to beat the recession

rachel8 — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 20:26:29 GMT

As the financial downturn hits people around the world, we want to know the one thing you are doing to beat the recession. What change have you made in your family or personal life? Have you made a change in your career?

Grab a camera and send us your photos or videos showing the one thing you are doing to help navigate and survive in the recession. The best responses could be shown on CNN International.

Graduates looking for work

zdan — Wed, 20 May 2009 18:03:11 GMT

Flocks of recent college graduates are hitting the job market, hoping for the best in a weakened economy. We’re looking for stories from graduates looking for work.

Are you a grad concerned about finding a job because of the recession? Do you have a job lined up or has the economy changed your plans?

Share a video of yourself talking about your job search. Your story could be featured on CNN Radio.

Signs of the economic times

katie — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:06:21 GMT

We want to see the signs of the economic recession near you. Is your favorite store closing? Are foreclosure notices filling up your street? Is anyone in your neighborhood trying innovative ways to find work?

Share your photos and video of a rough economy. Your submissions could be featured on CNN.

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