More Bank Bailout, Job Shop

MYFOXNY.COM - NY Money Authority headlines for Thursday, December 10.

Text of Lisa Murphy's report:

MORE BANK BAILOUT: The Obama administration is extending the $700- billion bank bailout program until October. Administrators claim the fund is still needed to prevent further turmoil in the financial system. The treasury secretary says extending the program also helps homeowners avoid foreclosures and small businesses get loans. Some democrats want to use the money to generate jobs. Republicans say it should be used to shrink budget deficits.

LOWES SOLAR PANELS: Pretty soon you could save on your energy bills by installing your own solar panels. Lowe's is now stocking them at its California stores and plans to roll them out across the country next year, but buyer beware you must check your town for permits to put the panels on the roof and also make sure you have the proper electrical hook-up. The panels sale for about $900 each and produce enough power to run a flat screen TV.

CHEX FOR HOLIDAYS: If you're throwing a party this holiday season, there's a chance Chex might be thrown into the mix! The cereal is not just for breakfast anymore. General Mills is adding more party snack recipes to the 70-already on its website. The New York Times reports about half of the total yearly sales of Chex occur in the final three months of the year. Chex Mix was introduced in 1987 and now includes more than a dozen varieties.

FOX 5 JOB SHOP: The Hospital for Special Surgery in New York is hiring a physician assistant for radiology. We have thousands of other jobs on our website. CLICK HERE FOR THE FOX 5 JOB SHOP