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One of the major trends in the past decade or so has been individuals stepping up to do their part in improving the world. The green movement has been the most visible as groups and individuals...
Article | Nov 11, 2009 | Views: 35 | Comments: 0
Tags: investment, social
The financial “reform” act passed 10 years ago this week allowed for consolidation between commercial banks, investment banks, and insurance companies, blurring the distinctions between lines...
This economic downturn hasn’t been kind to a lot of people. Jobs that haven’t been taken away from people have had their hours cut, their workload increased, or their cost of living allowances...
A fascinating talk on how 72% of the American Gross Domestic Product — consumers — are changing their spending behavior, relying on old school frugality tips to save more money, and...
Article | Oct 29, 2009 | Views: 73 | Comments: 1
Tags: crisis, post
Overall, she notes that Morgan Stanley sees many good signs that the economy is recovering. She notes that stock markets usually are a leading indicator of recovery, and certainly we’ve been...
Oct. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Arni Hallgrimsson lost his job as a public relations consultant when Iceland’s three biggest banks collapsed last year, putting him out of work for the first time since...
One of the great gifts associated with the 2008-2009 events was an opportunity to get some free credits in the school of life. School tuition can be expensive so I am always thankful when life...
A risky strategy using the U.S. dollar to finance bets in higher-yielding currencies such as the Australian dollar is prompting the extension of the biggest and quickest stock market rally in...
This article is a must-read for anyone trying to understand what is going on with the economy at the moment. It describes how the Federal Reserve and the Obama Administration plotted to reinflate...
While accountants make for a good scapegoat because of their inability to properly value bad mortgage securities, the blame doesn't rest on them. In defense of accountants everywhere.
Stagflation, deflation, depression and recession. Which are we in and which one are we headed to? I have no idea, but at least I can tell you what they mean.
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Here is the first part of a two part series on government spending and possible fallout. Will the safest bonds in the world be defaulted on? Take a look.
Series | Aug 24, 2009 | Views: 17 | Comments: 0 Tags: bonds governmant