Thursday, October 16, 2008

Luke Mullins

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Chris Dodd: Economy and Constitution at Risk

During congressional hearing, senator outlines shortcomings of the gigantic government bailout. more >>

Shelby: Bailout Just Codifies Ad Hoc Approach

Republican senator says he hasn’t been given solid assurances that the intervention will work. more >>

The Bailout: New Details, 5 Key Questions

Will the gigantic government bailout calm credit markets and stabilize home prices? more >>

Ron Paul: This Bailout Won't Be the Last

Congressman says the automakers are next in line for a government rescue. more >>

Sen. Jim Bunning: RIP Free Market

Senator slams government's handling of the financial crisis. more >>

Lehman Brothers and Your Bank Deposits

ABA says despite the market mayhem, the money in your bank account is protected. more >>

AIG, Lehman Turmoil Bump Mortgage Rates Higher

Is it just a temporary spike or the beginning of a trend higher? more >>

Why Did the Feds Bail Out AIG but Not Lehman?

Prominent financial blogger breaks it down into laymen's terms. more >>

Wachovia-Morgan Stanley Deal: 'Time Is of the Essence'

Hedge fund CEO calls odds of a merger "reasonably strong." more >>

Want to See Lehman's Actual Bankruptcy Filing?

History's largest bankruptcy filing makes a great souvenir for finance buffs. more >>

Is Down Payment Assistance Coming Back?

New bill would prevent the controversial program from being eliminated. more >>

AIG in Turmoil: Should Policyholders Worry?

Eisner's Timothy Speiss offers advice to the troubled insurance giant's customers. more >>

Mark Zandi on the Housing Bottom

Chief economist at Moody's Economy.com says housing prices won’t stabilize until next summer. more >>

Neighbor's Barking Dogs Trigger $25K Lawsuit

Two brothers say nonstop dog yapping has caused them anxiety. more >>

Top 10 Cities for Jobs and Economic Growth

New report ranks the leading places for job creation and economic expansion in the United States. more >>

‘Golden Parachutes’ for Fannie/Freddie CEOs?

Regulator blocks multimillion-dollar severance payments to mortgage financial giants' former CEOs. more >>

Will the Fed Cut a Half Point Tomorrow?

Merrill Lynch economist David Rosenberg seems to think so... more >>

What the Financial Mayhem Means for You

How the widening crisis in the financial system affects markets, mortgage rates, and investors. more >>

Laura and George Bush's First Home for Sale

The couple began their married life in this West Texas property. more >>

Buy Expensive Doll House, Get Real One Free

Couple try unusual tactic to sell their home in the slow market. more >>

Getting a Mortgage After a Home Foreclosure

If your property is foreclosed upon, it could be years before you can obtain another home loan. more >>

The Real Estate Euphemism Pocket Translator

Report is designed to help prospective home buyers read between the lines. more >>

Six Housing Markets That Could Still Crash

New report identifies six "extremely overvalued" areas that could face "substantial price decline." more >>

Rate of New Foreclosures Hits Record

Report From the Mortgage Bankers Association shows more loans are going bad. more >>

Robert Shiller on the Real Estate Crisis

Yale economics professor sees more pain ahead. more >>

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