How does the Fed's monetary tools impact the economy? Former Fed member, Dr. Bob McTeer, reveals with Jim Blasingame where the money comes when the Fed buys assets from the open market, and how all of that activity influences the economy.

Kiplinger's Joan Pryde joins Jim Blasingame to discuss some of the key issues of President Obama's State of the Union Speech, including the tax proposals, banking ideas, changes in his position on nuclear and drilling for oil and gas, etc.

What is keeping small businesses from hiring? Gene Marks talks with Jim Blasingame about several reasons why small businesses are delaying their plans to put workers back on payroll, including uncertainty about public policy issues, such as health care reform, and others.

Cinda Baxter joins Jim Blasingame to report on what the 3/50 Project is, how it's saving Main Street one small business at a time, what you can do to help, and the next phase of this grass roots phenomenon.

How does the Fed make its monetary policy decisions? Dr. Bob McTeer talks with Jim Blasingame about the Fed's decisions on interest rates, plus other ways the Fed can influence the economy with monetary steps, such as purchasing securities on the open market.

Are you getting your business ready for the coming expansion? John Dini and Jim Blasingame talk about some of the elements of growth that you have to begin planning for right now, including a capitalization plan that includes a closer relationship with your banker.

In his response to President Obama's State of the Union Speech, Jim Blasingame identified a number of specific points that he liked about the speech, including nuclear power, more drilling for oil and gas, more trade agreements and a tough stance on Iran.

How will credit regulation changes impact small business? Kiplinger's Joan Pryde reports with Jim Blasingame about some of the credit regulatory changes that will impact consumer spending and small business lending.

Is federal deficits spending going to bankrupt America? Kiplinger's Joan Pryde and Jim Blasingame ask this question and answer it, with specific facts and figures that demonstrate the seemingly impossible task of reigning in spending and getting the deficit and national debt under control.

Kiplinger's Joan Pryde and Jim Blasingame talk about why Scott Brown's election in Massachusetts is a cautionary tale for both the Democrats AND the Republicans.