Here are the top AP Money stories for August 19th: Inflation surges; Housing construction slumps; GM brings back employee pricing; General Dynamics makes move to expand private luxury jet business.

With the global food crisis showing no sign of easing, some are blaming the production of biofuels for the high costs associated with corn. (Aug.19 )

Here are the top AP Money Minute stories for August 18th: Delphi cutting 600 jobs; Fewer people will fly on Labor Day; EA won't extend Take-Two offer; Chili's owner sells most of Romano's Macaroni Grill.

The housing market - already awash in subprime foreclosures - is now getting hit with a second wave as homeowners with "liar loans" default in record numbers. (Aug. 18)

Michael Phelps' Olympic performance was measured in gold. When he returns home to Baltimore, his value as a pitchman could be measured in tens of millions of dollars. (Aug. 18)

Harder times and higher fuel prices are following kids back to school this fall leaving parents, students and school districts grappling with how to cope. (Aug. 18)