Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson announced on Wednesday that the original plan to buy up toxic mortgage debt from banks with up to $700 billion of taxpayer money has changed. Just over a month ago Paulson… Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson Announces Change of Plans
Opportunity in a Bear Market The stock market’s volatility sure does reflect a lot of uncertainty and fear out there. While there’s good reason to be cautious, there’s also good reason to start researching some… Volatility and Opportunity in a Bear Market
This article is the third in a three-part series, the previous article discusses events leading up to the stock market crash of 1929. This article is a short history refresher on some of the major… The Great Depression – A Look at Significant Events
Last night, we experienced a historic event in the election of our new president. President-elect Barack Obama will be the 44th American President to lead our great nation. Though nearly half of American voters are… President-Elect Barack Obama’s Plans for the Economy
The next Great Depression? You’ve probably heard the media comparisons between the current economic crisis and the 1929 stock market crash that preceded the Great Depression, but is there really any reason for the scare… The Great Depression Compared to the Current Financial Crisis
Think things through before you panic out of the market at a loss. These days, the market’s been taking investors on a pretty scary ride. Many of us watch helplessly as the value of our… Stock Market 2008
Are you a homeowner who fears that you won’t be able to keep up with your ARM payments once they reset? Or are you already struggling with your mortgage payments? The HOPE for Homeowners Program… HOPE for Homeowners
Start saving regularly for short-term needs. It’s just a fact of life that some months will be more expensive than others – you can’t predict emergency medical expenses, last-minute travel plans, or an unexpected car… The Student’s Guide to Money Management – Saving and Investing
It seems like the current economic difficulties have many people working harder to earn extra money – and that includes thieves and scam artists. The Federal Trade Commission, the nation’s consumer protection agency against fraud,… Avoid Being Scammed
Stopping to fill up the tank isn’t as painful as it has been in the past year; regular unleaded is now $2.80 a gallon here in my town, right at about the price it was… Gas Prices Down to 12 Month Low