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Scott Jagow

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  • Congress is trying to decide whether to extend the first time home buyer's tax credit of $8,000. Here's one thing to consider: how many people…

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  • Oct 22, 2009

    Morning Reading

    Good morning. Thanks to Paddy for filling in. Feeling a bit better. Here are some things that might make you feel better. Or not:…

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  • 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…

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  • Oct 20, 2009

    I told you so

    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…

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  • Oct 20, 2009

    Buying young

    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…

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  • Oct 20, 2009

    Morning Reading

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

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  • 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…

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  • Six months after supporting aggressive government spending, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said today that the US needs to significantly…

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  • 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…

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  • Oct 19, 2009

    Morning Reading

    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…

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