This is what the ‘fiscal cliff’ looks like (infographic)

2012 may not mark the end of the world, but it may signal a nasty end to the perhaps not great -- but also not terrible -- economic malaise of the United States.

Americans could spend $32B this weekend on Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals

Up to 147 million Americans are planning to shake off their turkey dinners, get up early, and visit their favorite retailers this coming Black Friday. And they'll spend almost $30 billion doing it.