Is the recession really over?  Here is a very interesting article I caught making a pretty good case. 

The United States and the world are in the early recovery stages after a major recession. That is certainly not new information, the government spokespeople have been trying to convince the public the recession was over even as the economy was still falling. All major indicators are beginning to indicate the direction has reversed and the painful economic collapse ha ... Read More

Here we are coming in to the last week of February 2010.  From all appearances it would seem that things are getting better. 

Indeed if you listen to the main stream media and the Obama administration they would have you believe that the worst is over and recovery is nigh. 

"The next Depression has been avoided" is what we hear.

The only thing I can say about that is I truly hope for their sake they are correct.  If things play out ... Read More

Wow and I thought I had a bit of a negative slant on where we were headed economically as a nation.  I catch some flak from friends who tend to see things a bit more optimistically than I do.  However, after a tough day in the markets today and with the DOW falling below 10K for the first time in a while, I felt it was time to take stock again of where we may be  headed next. 

After almost feeling a bit better about our prospects, I run across this articl ... Read More

Finally someone gives a cogent explanation on the truth about the bank TARP repayments.  All of the chatter on TV and misleading BS from the administration on how the banks have just about paid all of their TARP funds back is a crock that needs to be explained to the American people.  Dylan Ratigan is the first journalist willing to stand up and speak the truth.  Below is an excerpt from a recent piece on his show along with a short video.  If you really want to know what ... Read More

Seems like many in the main stream media are finally coming to the reality that walking away from your mortgage may be the best thing for you to do depending on your situation. 

For months now we have heard the bullshit line from the administration and concerned economists that walking away is somehow "immoral" or "wrong".  A mortgage is nothing more than a contract.  By walking away you are not getting off scott free.  You are losing your home.  Jus ... Read More