Web traffic jam as people search for financial news

October 9, 2008 A trader on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange

A trader on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. The financial crisis has people flocking to the Internet for the latest money news along with tips on how to salvage investments and save on the routine costs of living.

The financial crisis has people flocking to the Internet for the latest money news along with tips on how to salvage investments and save on the routine costs of living.

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