Economy

Which Candidate Has the Best Plan for the Economy?

In a recent poll from the Rasmussen Reports, 81% of the respondents said that the economy is the most important issue in the Presidential campaign. A couple of days ago we asked our readers their opinion and 77% agreed. The remaining three candidates... (more...)

Posted on Mar 27 2008 | 0 comments | Written by irishr

Social Security Problem Perplexes Candidates

The Social Security Board of Trustee’s released its 2008 Annual Report on the finances of the Social Security Trust Funds on Tuesday. The report reiterated the rapidly deteriorating financial status of the Social Security accounts, stating that the... (more...)

Posted on Mar 26 2008 | 8 comments | Written by Shaun Pickford

Voters Say Economy is The Most Important Campaign Issue

No one can deny that the economy is in a mess to put it bluntly. For two straight months there has been a decline in employment. January was the first month that saw an employment decline since 2003. There are many who would say we are in a recession.... (more...)

Posted on Mar 25 2008 | 6 comments | Written by irishr

Obama speaks on the war and economy, and completely misses the ball…

In an attempt to steal away votes from the slowly approaching Senator Clinton, Barack Obama was toting around West Virginia on Thursday, delivering yet another rivetingĀ speech to the constituents. Just another day of Presidential Politickin’, right?... (more...)

Posted on Mar 21 2008 | 3 comments | Written by Shaun Pickford

Bear Stearns Bank Run: A Signal of the Next Depression?

On Monday, the first major bank run on a U.S. bank since the Great Depression claimed its first victim. Rumors of Bear Stearns’ liquidity crisis became a reality as investors began quickly selling off their stock and draining what little liquid... (more...)

Posted on Mar 18 2008 | 7 comments | Written by Shaun Pickford

JPMorgan Chase buys Bear Stearns for $2 a share! What does this mean for you?

What can $2 buy you today? JPMorgan Chase has announced over the weekend that it will purchase Bear Stearns, a historic financial institution dating back to the 1920’s that was once the leader in economic news and stability in the American economy.... (more...)

Posted on Mar 17 2008 | 3 comments | Written by Shaun Pickford
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