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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2008
Of Mutual Interest: Bailout unnerves investors, but buying now could pay off later
THE PROSPECT of buying stocks may unnerve even the most seasoned investor these days, given the continued uncertainty over how the nation's banking landscape will emerge from a historic bailout by the federal government.
Seeking a jumbo conforming home loan? Act fast
Some mortgage borrowers are about to get squeezed by the shrinking of something called the jumbo conforming limit.
Corporate America is playing us, Treasury like chumps
Michelle Singletary: I USUALLY DON'T enjoy watching congressional hearings. They are often packed with blustering, long-winded, self-
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2008
Of Mutual Interest: Keep long-term goals in mind as chaos rules the markets
It's easy to talk about investing with a long-term focus when markets are rising, but much harder to keep looking ahead when Wall Street is treacherous. Investors who take in only the scary view of the moment might face the more frightening prospect years from now of having saved too little.
Can you 'flip' a house for profit in this market?
If "flipping" a house in today's real estate market seems riskier than trekking with a ragtag band of hobbits to Mordor, take heart: Home flippers can still find plenty of opportunities, though they're not entirely without risk.
Jobless benefits are behind the times
Michelle Singletary: NO LONGER is unemployment somebody else's problem. Chances are you know someone who has lost a job recently. Or you know somebody who knows somebody who has become unemployed through no fault of his or her own.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2008
Of Mutual Interest: Dividend funds' steady returns can be reassuring
NEW YORK -- Wall Street is showing signs of settling down, but the economy is still quite troubled, so putting money into funds that focus on dividends might help some investors regain their confidence in the market.
Protect your credit
Michelle Singletary: THE ELECTION MAY be over, but having a new president won't put an end to the recessionary issues affecting this economy.
Mortgage mess grew from greed, not fair-lending law
Some people blame a fair-lending law for the mortgage meltdown and the resulting global financial crisis. Evidence shows otherwise.
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· Seattle-area housing market continues to slow
· Housing slide opens city living to first-time buyers
· Microsoft hires Yahoo vet
· Boeing's 787 delay grows by 6 months, report says
· JPMorgan Chase to change look of WaMu branches
more· Stocks tumble after dismal jobs report
· Hartford Financial raises guidance; shares jump
· Brazil inflation unexpectedly slows in November
· Hill leaders say jobs report argues for car rescue
· Agriculture futures fall on Chicago Board of Trade
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