Beware of Financial Mine Fields
This really sounds great, the only problem is not applying for the loan, but actually getting the loan. You see, banks have no reason to loan today.
Money and finance
Money and finance, Politics
To Tax or Not to Tax
The President is sitting down with the republicans and the new power in Congress in hopes of coming up with what to do about the Bush tax cuts.
In the News, Opinion
North Korea’s Next Move
Has anyone been keeping up with what’s happening in South Korea and the bombing of a small island on the border by North Korea?
Opinion, Politics
Republicans Have Their Work Cut Out for Them
I agree that we need to get our financial house in order. We need to create jobs and put our country back to work.
Money and finance, Opinion, Real Estate
We Are Learning to Downsize
I see folks downsizing; homes are no longer the huge castles of the past twenty years but rather smaller and more sensible homes.
In the News, Latest News, Money and finance
Indiana to Cut Unemployment Benefits by Half
Indiana owes $1.9 billion in state unemployment to the federal government and are cutting unemployment benefits by up to fifty percent.
Money and finance, Politics
Hang On, The Fed is Taking us for Another Ride
I think this is going to benefit no one but the inner circle on Wall Street. Banks have no incentives to lend to anyone.
Real Estate
How to Dig Yourself Out When You are Underwater
Real Estate values are based on previous sales in the area. If your neighbor falls victim to foreclosure, your property value decreases.
Government, Politics
Politics will drive you batty
Politics are moving into the gutter, a little closer to the sewage tank every election. What’s next?
Editorial
Freddie and Fannie are at the Trough Again
With election season rapidly coming up Freddie and Fannie are at the bailout trough again. White House will comply to grapple more votes.
Government
Congress still has not addressed Flood Insurance
With commercials on TV urging to get Flood Insurance, Congress still has not passed National Flood Insurance Program
Real Estate
Florida Real Estate Now Battered by Oil
How will BP’s Insurance Fund react when the first loss of revenue claims from coastal property owners come in?
Editorial, News
Judge Rules Gulf Drilling Ban Unlawful
In a move that was guaranteed to stir up emotions, New Orleans Federal District Judge rules moratorium on drilling unlawful
Money and finance
Antique Pickers in Florida
e-distributing wealth is easy if you know to separate the glitter from the jewels.
It takes time and a good reputation, even on eBay
News, Politics
The Continuing Saga of Sen. Alvin Greene
South Caroline surprise Senator Elect Greene may be a refreshing breath of clean air to a very polluted Beltway system.