Go for the Banks' BucksFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 11:59AMPam Barrett, speaking on behalf of the San Diego chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America, appeared before the San Diego City Council on July 27 to request that an ordinance be passed that would require lending institutions to register properties that are in default.
Refinancing? It May Have Unintended Consequences on Your Life InsuranceTuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 12:22PMWhile the past couple years have created financial havoc for millions of Americans --  foreclosures, 10 percent unemployment and manic-depressive financial markets -- there has been a silver lining for millions of others: Mortgage interest rates. Rates have plummeted to historic lows and millions of homeowners have refinanced, often saving hundreds of dollars per month in the process.
Coastal voices: Reform protects ordinary AmericansTuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 9:00AMAmericans have paid too high of a price for the greedy behavior of Wall Street. Eight years of Wall Street pursuing short-term profits at any cost was in large part responsible for the 8 million jobs and $17 trillion in retirement savings and personal investments Americans have lost.
Urban League avoids turning up heat on raceTuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 8:29AMDon't expect to hear the words "tea party" at the National Urban League's annual conference in Washington this week. Business - Thermal Process - Industrial Goods and Services - Arts - Machinery and Tools
Memorial planned for Gov. GuinnSunday, July 25, 2010 @ 9:36AMAbout 35 silver and blue memorial ribbons were placed along the wrought-iron fence at the Capitol on Friday. Dave Smith, whose family owns the Carson Flag Store, frequently makes up ribbons in honor of people and causes in the region.
Pay Czar To Pull Back Curtain On Banker PayFriday, July 23, 2010 @ 9:03AMWhite House pay czar Kenneth Feinberg is expected to issue a report on Friday that will lay bare what Wall Street executives were paid during the height of the financial crisis.
Treasury Announces Sale of More Citigroup StockFriday, July 23, 2010 @ 8:28AMTreasury announces plans to sell another 1.5 billion shares of Citigroup stock by Sept. 30 Citigroup - Stock - Business - Investing - Stocks and Bonds
This Is Killing the RecoveryMonday, July 19, 2010 @ 3:58PMWhy Washington won't fix the economy, and how it affects you.
Wall Street Whispers: Bank of America's Untold FortunesMonday, July 19, 2010 @ 12:13PMAlthough Bank of America management was more dour than those of other big banks last week, there's another side to the story they didn't outline.