Money & The Economy

The Economy Stinks and the GDP Doesn’t Have a Clue

We all gain an understanding of gross income vs. net income when it comes to tax time and many of…

17 years ago

The Economy is Not Getting Better.. Yet

Much of the media has been declaring an end to the recession.  I have been on the sidelines for months…

17 years ago

GAO:TARP Has Done Two Things, “Jack and Squat”

In the Government Accounting Office's October "Report to Congressional Committees" on TARP, it is apparent that TARP's success.. isn't that…

17 years ago

Mortgage Bubble Started Crisis, Isn’t Getting Better

Last year the economy crashed. Now, the stimulus has stimulated, the Federal Reserve has eased, Geihtner has.. well done whatever…

17 years ago

Why Dow 10,000 May Not Matter

The last week has produced a euphoria in the market-place. The DOW has crossed (and again fallen below) this psychological…

17 years ago

Are You Running Your 401k? Are You Sure?

The Wall Street Journal published an article by Eleanor Laise that highlights an increasing practice by employers.  Taking more-and-more control…

17 years ago

Administration Says Its Saving Homes, Oversight Report Says Otherwise

The combination of federal efforts to combat the financial crisis coupled with mortgage assistance programs makes the taxpayer the ultimate…

17 years ago

Economic Situation Update

An up-to-date look at what's happening in the economy.

17 years ago

Foreign Impact on Dollar: A Love-Hate Relationship

In the past few weeks several news stories purporting foreign actions against and for the dollar. Which is it?

17 years ago

Deficit Neutral is Good?

So Obama won't sign any bill that isn't "deficit-neutral". Max Baucus leads the charge to create a health care bill…

17 years ago