Scott Jagow

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Is the government propping up stocks?

Jan 4, 2010
This may fall into the category of outlandish conspiracy theory or, given our recent history, no surprise whatsoever. But there's some chatter...

Bono's crusade against piracy

Jan 4, 2010
The Irish Singer Who Always Wears Sunglasses offers this solution for the illegal downloading of TV shows and movies: Somebody should start...

An economic metamorphosis

Jan 4, 2010
Some of the country's top economic thinkers have gathered in Atlanta to start the new year. They're trying to explain to each other what in the...

Should auld '09 be forgot

Dec 31, 2009
It's almost over. Heck, in some parts of the world, people have already kissed off 2009 and welcomed in 2010 with abundant joy. But I still have...

Use it or lose it

Dec 31, 2009
If you have a flexible spending account for health care, today may be the last day to spend the money or watch it disappear. And in fact, 2010...

I quit, now cut me a check

Dec 31, 2009
In what world can someone quit their job and get paid millions of dollars in severance pay? I think you already know the answer....

Morning Reading

Dec 31, 2009
Good morning. Here's what's caught my eye so far, on the last day of the year!...

How financial reform gets whacked

Dec 30, 2009
If you want to understand why it's so difficult for Congress to pass meaningful financial regulation, look no further than an excellent article at...

The FDIC wants in

Dec 30, 2009
We seem to be in an age where government regulators are pushing the boundaries of their duties, to put it politely. The latest example involves...