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  • Oct 24, 2009

    It takes a pillage

    My weekly podcast, After the Bell, is now available. This week, I talk to Nomi Prins. She used to work for Goldman Sachs, but now writes for The…

  • Oct 24, 2009

    Staying grounded

    The airlines are increasing fares once again. Most of them upped tickets another $10 this week. It's the fifth industry-wide hike this year. Yet…

  • Oct 23, 2009

    The say on pay

    I've done as much reading as possible about the new rules on executive compensation. Here are some thoughts from a variety of sources:…

  • Oct 23, 2009

    Morning Reading

    Happy Friday. I'll have something shortly on the executive pay issue; in the meantime, here's an interview with the man in charge of it, plus some…

  • Here's a subject that probably hasn't gotten enough attention. Across the country, the funding for youth sports programs is being cut, and if the…

  • Some analysts say, without a doubt, the price of oil is headed for $100 a barrel. It hit $82 today, and the conditions are ripe for more gains. …

  • 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…

  • 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:…

  • Oct 22, 2009

    Hospital pass

    There's a lot of debate about how much a swine flu epidemic might cost. The UK is estimating anything from two to seven million quid if there's a…

  • Reuters took this photo of a deserted Oklahoma City Mall that is now owned by you, the humble taxpayer. Actually, the Fed owns it, thanks to the…