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Hello CIA, glad you could join me

Oct 20, 2009
I'm not sure how the CIA will rate this blog post, but I doubt I'll raise too many red flags. The spy agency's investment arm is reportedly...

I told you so

Oct 20, 2009
Not me, Brooksley Born. She gave "The Warning" in the late 90's that credit derivatives were dangerous and needed to be regulated. Tonight on PBS...

Buying young

Oct 20, 2009
My post last week about the 20-year-old woman who just bought a home has prompted a lively discussion and more questions. It also prompted the...

Morning Reading

Oct 20, 2009
Good morning. Today, why savers are getting cheated, and seniors are getting another handout. Plus, a little stock market erotica from Colbert:...

Us, Us, Us and Them, Them, Them

Oct 19, 2009
An album that was recorded during a turbulent time about a turbulent time will be remade. I'll give you a hint: "Money. It's a gas. Grab that...

You spend, we'll save

Oct 19, 2009
Six months after supporting aggressive government spending, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said today that the US needs to significantly...

For public good, not for profit.

Is Wall Street in a panic?

Oct 19, 2009
Yeah, the Dow's back above 10,000 today, but some traders might not even be paying attention. They might be home "sick" or taking apart their...

Morning Reading

Oct 19, 2009
Hope you had a good weekend. This morning... so now, the administration is mad as hell and not gonna take it anymore. Plus, a disturbing report...

After the Bell

Oct 16, 2009
My weekly podcast, After the Bell, is now ready for ears. This week, I talk to banking consultant Bart Narter about how to spot a healthy bank vs...