Oct. 13 (Bloomberg) — German stocks rebounded from the steepest weekly drop on record, led by banks, after governments in Europe agreed on measures to shore up financial markets.

More people going to cash advance stores to make ends meet (WATE 6 Knoxville)
As the economy’s downswing continues, more Americans are looking for quick cash, which may mean a visit to a cash advance store. But in many cases, it goes on to cost them big.

U.K. Pound Has Biggest Advance Against U.S. Dollar in a Month (Bloomberg)
Oct. 13 (Bloomberg) — The U.K. pound rose the most in a month against the dollar as the government handed a 37 billion- pound ($64 billion) bailout to Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc, HBOS Plc and Lloyds TSB Group Plc.

School asks board for cash advance to pay teachers (Live 5 News Charleston)
Charleston, SC (WCSC) – A Charleston County charter school says they won’t have the money to pay their teachers on Friday. Officials from Greg Mathis Charter went before the Charleston County School District to ask for help because they say they simply fell short when it comes to enrollment numbers.

Money Matters: Could getting a pay-day loan or cash advance make things worse? (FOX 10 Phoenix)
Bad economic times usually means a desperate need for money. Many quick cash options can leave you further in debt. Is it even worth it? What are your options? FOX 10’s Alexis Vance reports.