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[News] Bankruptcy Reform Back on the Table

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:41:12 +0100

One of the earliest ideas for helping homeowners facing mounting mortgage debt and potential foreclosure on their home was to reform bankruptcy laws. The concept is now officially back on the table, introduced into the Congressional lame-duck session by Senator Richard Durbin (D-IL).

[Feature] Countrywide Offers a Model for Loan Modifications

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:38:14 +0100

Countrywide Mortgage, now owned by its buyout rescue savior, Bank of America, earned a reputation for bilking borrowers. Now, the lender may be atoning for its sins by creating a model for loan modifications that may save homeowners, even if Countrywide isn't doing it voluntarily.

[Feature] Are Your Savings Secure?

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:26:14 +0100

Banks seem to be failing left and right. Could yours be next?

[News] TARP is Closed for Relief Until Further Notice

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:24:38 +0100

Remember what a crisis the $700 billion mortgage market bailout was--the very existence of the American financial order hung in the balance.

[Feature] Investing in Gold: Folly or Brainy?

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:17:25 +0100

Have you had it with stocks and bonds, and are you ready to try something new? Gold is an option, but make sure you know what it will and won't do for you before you buy.

[Feature] Young People Crumbling Under Student Loan Debt

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:06:19 +0100

Although politicians don't seem to agree on many things, all parties believe that educating young people is critical if America is going to regain its financial footing. Unfortunately, many students are finding that a higher education, and the student loans required to pay for it, has been priced out of their reach.

[Feature] Foreclosure Prevention Efforts Gaining Steam

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:45:44 +0100

Data from one foreclosure prevention group indicates that the mortgage industry may be gaining traction against the crisis; but there are still some significant challenges to overcome.

[Feature] Possible Bottom for Housing Prices?

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:09:19 +0100

New home sales moved up in September, and that was a positive sign that housing prices may be finally finding a floor. Recent data shows both encouraging and worrisome indicators related to a possible housing bottom, but the only certain thing in today's economy is that nothing is certain.

[News] Fixing the Housing Market, Lots of Ideas...Any Answers?

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:03:15 +0100

Almost a year into the dawning of the housing crisis (many chronologist are setting that around the January 2008 crumbling of Countrywide) ideas continue to flow, but few seem to be the answer. In fact, this seems to be the growing consensus--there is no silver bullet.

[Feature] Financial Crisis Hits Charities

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:40:22 +0100

Nonprofit organizations, like the American Red Cross, are facing sharply lower charitable contributions at a time when they need it most.