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Archive for March, 2008

Is Generation X Responsible for the Real Estate and Mortgage Problems?

I came across an interesting article from ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) that discusses the current housing crisis and breaks down what type of person or family is affected the most. Their focus is more on the affordability of housing and rent and not so much on the declining real estate prices here [...]

JPMorgan Increases Bear Stearns Price to $10 and Home Sales Rise 2.9% After Six Straight Declines

Last week, the big news was that JPMorgan Chase was going to buy once multi-billion dollar rival Bear Stearns for around $2 per share, valuing the company even less than the value of their corporate headquarters building. Oddly enough, even after this announcement was made, the stock was still trading at a premium.
While the stock [...]

Congratulations to the TaxCut Contest Winners

The results are in, and I have the winners for the three TaxCut flash drives. It was interesting to see all of the college basketball picks that everyone had as well, and there were a number of upsets this weekend. Luckily, Michigan State pulled it off late last night and we’re headed to the sweet [...]

Friday Finance Findings for March 21st

TGIF, and this Friday is better than most. Today is a holiday for myself and the stock market, and considering how things have been going, it is a welcome break. Even better, is having a day off when we’re kicking off March Madness. Nothing like a day full of college hoops to keep someone busy.
If [...]