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Is The Worst Over Already?

April 1st, 2008

Many banks have suffered tremendous losses as a result of the subprime lending mess. Some are saying that the worst is over. Can that really be true already?
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Building Financial Security In A Recession

February 21st, 2008

A recession economy doesn't have to destroy your financial security. In fact, sometimes a recession can help grow your financial security.
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What exactly is a recession?

February 17th, 2008

If you don't know what a recession is and how the very definition of one affects you, read here.
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Surviving the "Recession" with your sanity

February 16th, 2008

A short guide on what to think about the upcoming recession and how to keep your sanity intact until it is over.
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News

Pending Home Resales Fell in February

April 8th, 2008

The number of Americans signing contracts to buy previously owned homes declined more than forecast in February, indicating no sign of a bottom in the U.S. real-estate recession that is entering its third year.
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80,000 Jobs Lost in March

April 4th, 2008

Employers slash jobs for third straight month while unemployment jumps to 5.1%, a nearly three-year high.
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First the Banks now the Houses

April 3rd, 2008

The Fed gives money to rescue the Loan/Investment Banks, now Congress is trying to loan the Morgage community billions. of dollars
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Go West Young Man

April 3rd, 2008

With gold prices rising people head to the hills to pan for gold.
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Recession or Not?

April 3rd, 2008

Fed Chairman Bernanke say U.S. "might" be heading toward a recession.
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U.S. Stocks Rally on Mixed News

April 1st, 2008

While not all news was good today on Wall Street, spirits were high with a huge rally. Some thing the worst is over, others are just happy to see the gains.
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February Job Losses Staggering

March 7th, 2008

Februrary's job loss rate was the worst in the last five years. The net job loss was 63,000, a sharp increase from the 22,000 net job loss in January.
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The Fedreal Reserve's Rate Cuts Are Failing

March 3rd, 2008

Despite the bailout attempt, the US economy is not rebounding. The credit markets are not doing well and the worst of the subprime ARM resets is yet to come. This is going to get ugly.
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Economy Growth Slows To A Crawl in 4th Quarter

February 28th, 2008

In the fourth quarter of 2007 the economy only grew 0.6%. This is yet another indicator of recession looming ahead.
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Gas Could Hit $4 Per Gallon This Year

February 26th, 2008

With gas already over $3 per gallon, experts think it will go over $4. Start saving your money now.
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Wholesale Inflation Rate Soars

February 26th, 2008

Wholesale prices for food, energy, and medicine jumped 1% last month, driving the total inflation rate up to 7.4% Excluding food and energy, prices are up 2.5%, so as long as you can live without food and electricity, you'll be fine.
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America's Economy Risks Mother of All Meltdowns

February 20th, 2008

What started as just a few pebbles of economic problems could quickly turn to an avalanche. This is not a good sign.
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Wall St. Banks Brace For More Losses

February 19th, 2008

Even more multi-billion dollar losses are expected for major banks as the crisis that began with subprime mortgages spreads through the credit markets.
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The Bright Side Of Recession

February 16th, 2008

Bad economic times don’t always have to spell doom for small business owners. Sometimes a bumpy road can be a boon for business.
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Greenspan Thinks Recession Odds are 50% Or Higher

February 16th, 2008

Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said Thursday there's at least a 50% chance the United States will slip into recession, and that the storm clouds over the economy won't clear until home prices bottom out.
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