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  • Oct 11, 2008

    Nebraska calling

    Last night I did a statewide public tv and public radio question and answer hour on personal finances in light of the global financial crisis. It…

  • This is worrisome. Angel investors–wealthy entrepreneurs that invest in other entrepreneurs–are getting wary. Angel investors are critical to…

  • The political futures market votes on last night's debate. In the Iowa market, Obama is now given a 77% chance of winning by bettors, up from 75%…

  • Oct 8, 2008

    A turning point?

    The news is gloomy, but I wonder if it adds up to a turning point in containing the global credit crunch. But this is only in the sense of…

  • From economist Ed Yardeni:…

  • I'm listening to a discussion about the presidential election, and the commentators are dwelling on the polls…..

  • That's the title of an essay by Henry "Bud" Hebeler. You can read his financial advice at www.analyzenow.com. This is the part of the essay that…

  • …that's what the Conference Board predicts. It's a business oriented think tank. here's the key part of today's release….

  • Oct 3, 2008

    The House votes

    It still looks like the House will vote on the bailout bill today. I hope the vote-counters do their job before bringing it to the floor….

  • I participated in a roundtable discussion last night with a number of Minnesotans, including a community bank president, a medical device…