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Too much mortgage debt? Here, have another loan.
You don't need to worry about the recovery. Because there isn't one.
08/27/2010 12:00 pm -
President Obama's dream car: Government intervention on four wheels
If it requires government subsidies to get built, more subsidies to buy, and doesn't actually reduce pollution, what's the benefit of an electric car?
08/27/2010 09:55 am -
Perfect credit: Being too perfect can cost you
Perfect credit scores won't get you a better interest rate than very good credit scores. So why obsess about perfect credit?
08/26/2010 10:04 pm -
Dow closes below 10,000 amid investor concerns
The Dow drops below 10,000 as investors struggle to figure out if the economy can generate new jobs or whether it will dip back into recession.
08/26/2010 08:54 pm -
Trying to save, but can't bring yourself to buy generic?
Where does that gut-level objection come from? It might surprise you.
08/26/2010 07:40 pm -
Toyota recall: Six things you need to know
Toyota recall involves 1.1 million Corollas and Corolla Matrixes, whose engines may stall because of faulty components.
08/26/2010 07:06 pm -
Trade: Obama team acts to stem practice of 'dumping' imports in US
Commerce Department says its proposals will tighten enforcement of existing trade laws, cracking down on alleged product dumping and illegal import practices by China and other Asian nations.
08/26/2010 06:10 pm -
Tax jujitsu: Should Democrats propose a 'People's Tax Cut'?
Instead of letting Republicans frame the tax debate, Democrats should use their energy against them, jujitsu-style, and change the conversation.
08/26/2010 05:45 pm -
Housing market continues to decline
Current trends suggest that the housing market is collapsing. Again. Will it take the economy further down with it?
08/26/2010 04:10 pm -
Foreclosures aren't over, despite quarterly drop in mortgage delinquency
Foreclosures may come down as the jobs market improves, but the share of home loans in serious trouble remains elevated.
08/26/2010 02:44 pm -
Wait! What about the Obama tax cut?
Obama's tax cut, Making Work Pay, is set to expire at the end of this year. Should it be extended along with the Bush tax cuts?
08/26/2010 02:20 pm -
Is your garden going to seed? Good!
If you want nearly-free fruits and vegetables next summer, now's the time to save your seeds. Want more varieties? Start a seed-swap with your neighbors.
08/26/2010 01:10 pm -
Social Security reform will cut benefits? Doubtful.
Social Security reform will more likely cut the rate of growth in benefits, not the Social Security benefits themselves.
08/26/2010 12:10 pm -
China gains ground in battle over Ghana's offshore oil
The Aug. 18 announcement that Exxon Mobil will not purchase a stake in Ghana's offshore oil fields opens the door for China, which is setting a new standard for how to woo Africa's petrol powers.
08/26/2010 11:30 am -
Google vs. the little guys: Who helps the economy more?
High-tech small businesses don't employ as many people or spend as much on R&D, so what are they good for?
08/26/2010 11:22 am -
Want to buy a home? Now's your chance.
Home sales in July 2010 were their lowest in decades. Buyers, here's your chance for a bargain.
08/26/2010 10:39 am -
Take control of your coupons - online or paper
Ever go to 'bargain' websites and find yourself buying more than you wanted?
08/26/2010 09:26 am -
The web is dead? Not yet.
It depends on what you define as "the web". Browsers? Maybe. But internet traffic is higher than ever.
08/26/2010 09:05 am -
Fannie, Freddie, and the mortgage addiction
Since the mortgage market can't suddenly wean itself off government-supported Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, some experts want more federal intervention. They're wrong.
08/26/2010 02:55 am -
Feel clueless about economics?
There's no free lunch, but here - at no cost* - find the nine fundamental principles of economics. It's like Economics 101 without the college tuition.
08/26/2010 12:25 am
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