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Famed Investor and Democrat Warren Buffett Criticizes Government's Direction and Proposals

Jan 21, 2010

Political rhetoric translates into dumb economics

Worries About Hundreds of Terrorists Plotting Attacks From Yemen

Dec 29, 2009

Is it time to pull out of stocks like the time period surrounding the 9-11 terrorist attacks?

Best and Worst Industries in Last and Next Decades

Dec 28, 2009

Looking for a job or investment opportunity in a growth industry?

An Analysis of President Obama's Brookings' Speech on Job Creation

Dec 10, 2009

Will the new proposals pass Congress and actually create jobs?

More Arrests in Hedge Fund Land

Nov 6, 2009

Now on top of illegal naked short selling allegations, hedge fund insider trading scandal widens

His Investment Fraud Was Even More Audacious Than Madoff's

Oct 7, 2009

Marc Dreier explains how he ripped off $400 million

ABC-TV's John Stossel's Take on Health Care Reform

Oct 5, 2009

Libertarian consumer reporter shows that how long a wait you experience in Canada depends upon how many legs you have

Credit Default Swaps Played a Major Role in Derailing the Financial Markets Last Year

Sep 4, 2009

An examination of how it happened and what risks may be ahead

Governors Highway Safety Association: Ban Texting While Driving

Sep 1, 2009

Cell phone bans are severely misguided because they address a narrow set of deadly distractions for drivers

Best & Worst Metropolitan Areas for Finding a Job

Aug 18, 2009

Whether you're unemployed or thinking of changing jobs, it helps to know where the jobs are

How Does This Recession Compare With Others?

Aug 6, 2009

New data sheds light on whether this is/was this the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression

Online Banking: Should You or Shouldn't You?

Jul 8, 2009

What's the risk and which banks offer the best terms on accounts?

How Could It Be That Earnings (& Expected Bonuses) Are So Strong at Goldman Sachs?

Jun 24, 2009

Is this another example of mismanagement and misuse of government/taxpayer money?

Another Reason Stocks Are Powering Higher

Jun 5, 2009

Remember all the talk about the banks needing to shed their toxic assets? Here's why there's less reason to now do so...

The Inspiring Story of Gina

May 5, 2009

How a reader inspired me (and showed more sense than most pundits) during the financial crisis

Better Late Than Never

Apr 1, 2009

Modification of mark-to-market accounting rules offers banking industry relief. What this means for investors...

Analysis of 60 Minutes' Interview of Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke

Mar 19, 2009

Rather than watching endless talking heads predicting inflation, deflation, and criticizing Federal Reserve Board moves, check out this interview and analysis...

More Layoffs Ahead?

Feb 25, 2009

Gloomy pundits predict 10+% unemployment. But, what are employers actually planning for layoffs?

New Survey Highlights Americans' Financial Illiteracy

Dec 23, 2008

The Center for Economic and Entrepreneurial Literacy holiday survey finds Americans lacking in basic personal finance and math skills. Their recommended remedy: Read Personal Finance for Dummies!