Goldman Sachs Predicts Loan Losses Will Top $2 Trillion

Despite all the hoopla about stimulus plans and bailouts rescuing Americans’ home equity and retirement accounts, ... of $780 billion. Add in losses from commercial real estate, credit cards, auto debt and business ... on bad overseas loans that they hold. And it looks like more bad news about loan losses will be coming [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 23:05:05

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Lost your job? Don't lose your cool

Times are tough for a lot of businesses these days, ... accounts or run up a big credit card bill. Doing so is a recipe for financial disaster. Read ... of corporate cost-cutting. As bad as things may seem, there are some things the newly jobless [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 03:12:15

Iowa's business climate: relatively better, actually worse

The Tax Foundation's new state business tax climate rankings came out this week ... into account. What about targeted incentives? We asked Mr. Barro whether the Foundation gives credit ... noted film credits as an especially bad way to "cut taxes." He notes, for example, that Michigan [more...]

Date: 2008-10-09 14:28:05

2008 Goals Review and Preparing for the New Year

One year ago, I listed my goals for 2008. Here’s a review of my list from last year. Pay off all Credit card debt - Failed! ... in my primary checking account, which helps make budgeting easier and can serve as an emergency fund if needed. Earn $20,000 (gross) from side businesses - Not bad. I didn’t make it to $20,000 [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 22:33:00

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