Middle Class Finances - Business ExchangeMost Active Articles2009-11-24T05:57:05.476-05:00Business ExchangeBusiness_Exchange@businessweek.comurn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:middle-class-financesBruce Judsonbjudson427Income Inequality Threatens America’s Basic Economic and Political Systemsurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14762680924660044300-e0c44380389bc6b63ae25f8b7d9597582009-10-29T17:45:20.177-04:00Income Inequality Threatens America’s Basic Economic and Political Systems by Bruce Judson on October 29th, 2009 To mark the 80th Anniversary of the Great Crash of ‘29, Lynn Parramore, the editor of the New Deal 2.0 Blog at the Roosevelt Institute...Income Inequality Threatens America’s Basic Economic and Political Systems by Bruce Judson on October 29th, 2009 To mark the 80th Anniversary of the Great Crash of ‘29, Lynn Parramore, the editor of the New Deal 2.0 Blog at the Roosevelt Institute...itcouldhappenhere.comhttp://itcouldhappenhere.com/blog/inequality-basic-economic-and-political-systems/Bruce Judsonbjudson4278800A Chilling Moment on NPR: Will Economic Inequality Lead to Terrorism?urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7566007922216086013-8cfca0f3b2c05645605c3318698791812009-10-20T17:39:44.166-04:00It Could Happen Here was the subject of a 45-minute segment of Tom Asbrook’s OnPoint, which airs nationally on NPR. To demonstrate, how inequality can divide a nation, It Could Happen Here, which is a nonfiction book, opens with a fictional scenario...It Could Happen Here was the subject of a 45-minute segment of Tom Asbrook’s OnPoint, which airs nationally on NPR. To demonstrate, how inequality can divide a nation, It Could Happen Here, which is a nonfiction book, opens with a fictional scenario...itcouldhappenhere.comhttp://itcouldhappenhere.com/blog/a-chilling-moment-on-npr-terrorism-and-inequality/Bruce Judsonbjudson4274400The Vanishing Middle Class, Part 3: Just Getting By On $150Kurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14257179354298213293-237b2a6f5513c9760f54dd48b17487212008-12-19T00:33:32.596-05:00The collapse of the housing market has left a trail of economic ruin and financial insecurity for millions of working families.The collapse of the housing market has left a trail of economic ruin and financial insecurity for millions of working families.wbur.orghttp://www.wbur.org/news/2008/82079_20081218.aspBruce Judsonbjudson42715715610Foreclosures Hit the Unemployed Middle Class | Newsweek Businessurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12998575603480831201-77180dded48a70869af964e0606f85732009-10-29T21:55:20.907-04:00The foreclosure crisis may be coming to a middle-class neighborhood near you. As joblessness continues to rise and as a person'sunemployment lasts on average 6.5 months, roughly 3.4 million homes are expected to go into foreclosure by the end of...The foreclosure crisis may be coming to a middle-class neighborhood near you. As joblessness continues to rise and as a person'sunemployment lasts on average 6.5 months, roughly 3.4 million homes are expected to go into foreclosure by the end of...newsweek.comhttp://www.newsweek.com/id/220080Bruce Judsonbjudson4271100The Debt Trap - Given a Shovel, Americans Dig Deeper Into Debturn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7084285658293565910-9d7e4f0f6cb36b2078ac2696350be09a2008-12-19T02:42:40.086-05:00But right up until she hit the wall financially, Ms. McLeod was a dream customer for lenders. She juggled not one but two mortgages, both with interest rates that rose over time, and a car loan and high-cost credit card debt. Separated and living...But right up until she hit the wall financially, Ms. McLeod was a dream customer for lenders. She juggled not one but two mortgages, both with interest rates that rose over time, and a car loan and high-cost credit card debt. Separated and living...New York Timeshttp://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/20/business/20debt.htmlBruce Judsonbjudson42711010910The Vanishing Middle Class, Part 1: What Is 'Middle Class?'urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1821311536390166677-a7822257598c7236f0c718d24a56e1212008-12-17T02:53:22.182-05:00For years now, there has been growing concern about the so-called middle-class squeeze.
Some people talk about middle-class malaise or the middle-class blues. But whatever you call it, there is little doubt that these are anxious times for millions of Americans.
WBUR's Anthony Brooks visited several middle-income families in New England to learn about the increasing pressures they are facing in a faltering economy. We begin a four-part series on the vanishing middle class.For years now, there has been growing concern about the so-called middle-class squeeze.
Some people talk about middle-class malaise or the middle-class blues. But whatever you call it, there is little doubt that these are anxious times for millions of Americans.
WBUR's Anthony Brooks visited several middle-income families in New England to learn about the increasing pressures they are facing in a faltering economy. We begin a four-part series on the vanishing middle class.wbur.orghttp://www.wbur.org/news/2008/82019_20081216.aspBruce Judsonbjudson427908910Economic Inequality: The Wall Street Journal is Just Wrongurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:216662497312444902-29fbf4e99a1936e029379cd07827aa472009-09-14T22:37:40.459-04:00Economic Inequality: The Wall Street Journal is Just Wrong by Bruce Judson on September 14th, 2009 For anyone with even a passing familiarity with issues associated with economic inequality, The Wall Street Journal front page story last week was...Economic Inequality: The Wall Street Journal is Just Wrong by Bruce Judson on September 14th, 2009 For anyone with even a passing familiarity with issues associated with economic inequality, The Wall Street Journal front page story last week was...itcouldhappenhere.comhttp://itcouldhappenhere.com/blog/wsjiswrong/Bruce Judsonbjudson4274400Income Gap Separating Wealthy From Middle And Lower Class Virtually Unchanged In The Stateurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7235404144205518613-9cd145f413257d423e8ca25645fd5b5b2009-10-06T10:28:45.736-04:00Defying predictions that the recession would help level the economic playing field, the huge income gap separating the state's wealthiest residents and the middle and lower classes surprised experts by remaining virtually unchanged from 2007 to...Defying predictions that the recession would help level the economic playing field, the huge income gap separating the state's wealthiest residents and the middle and lower classes surprised experts by remaining virtually unchanged from 2007 to...courant.comhttp://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-census-disparity-1006.artoct06,0,5151208.storyBruce Judsonbjudson4272200New Income Inequality Data: Surprising and Frighteningurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2701102643467744556-00c0619b0d0416aa5636bf68769ee4b42009-09-29T22:12:31.119-04:00New Income Inequality Data: Surprising and Frightening by Bruce Judson on September 29th, 2009 The newest economic inequality numbers, which ran counter to the expectations of almost all experts, are frightening. Yesterday, the Associated Press...New Income Inequality Data: Surprising and Frightening by Bruce Judson on September 29th, 2009 The newest economic inequality numbers, which ran counter to the expectations of almost all experts, are frightening. Yesterday, the Associated Press...itcouldhappenhere.comhttp://itcouldhappenhere.com/blog/frightening/Bruce Judsonbjudson4271100Obama's Marxist Subversive Appointment Rosa Brooks Defense Dept.urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9018477430562050388-80b298b21131e5b6e0aec39a38af15142009-04-16T07:48:00.000-04:00...in the elimination of capitalism in America. Rosa Brooks will work for Undersecretary Of Defense for Policy Michele Flournoy is one of the most......in the elimination of capitalism in America. Rosa Brooks will work for Undersecretary Of Defense for Policy Michele Flournoy is one of the most...Theodore's Worldhttp://www.theodoresworld.net/archives/2009/04/comrade_obamas_marxist_subvers.html262600Mandated health Coverage Sweezes the Middleurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9817666277935797376-bd031f41783a817b71b5b031fa2db9ea2009-09-16T01:52:13.633-04:00online.wsj.comhttp://online.wsj.com/article/SB125304790936413347.htmlBruce Judsonbjudson4272200Is Capitalism "Anti-Jesus"?urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7055881241536256936-49d4111cd919f703598639093d5551072009-09-25T09:42:26.682-04:00Apparently Michael Moore thinks so... Apparently Michael Moore thinks so... christianpf.comhttp://www.christianpf.com/is-capitalism-anti-jesus/Bob Lotichblotich6400000CD Ratesurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3313711410006457944-39e5fd7cba19870276464f33ad7b07722009-09-23T14:03:20.169-04:00CD rates are headed back down again this week after two conecutive weeks of increases. Most economists believe the economy has turned around and will grow again during the second half of 2009.
Some economists also believe GDP might actually grow in the third quarter between three and four percent. A stronger economy will eventually lead to higher interest rates.
CD rates are headed back down again this week after two conecutive weeks of increases. Most economists believe the economy has turned around and will grow again during the second half of 2009.
Some economists also believe GDP might actually grow in the third quarter between three and four percent. A stronger economy will eventually lead to higher interest rates.
monitorbankrates.comhttp://www.monitorbankrates.comBrian McKaybjones2390000The Vanishing Middle Class Part II: The Twentieth Century Middle Class Dreamurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13889890235845074053-e4694839302b63b06648d2a859bf7b032008-12-19T00:40:06.759-05:00To understand how the country got to this point of historic inequality, and why American middle class upward mobility seems to have stalled, you need to recall that period - when the roaring twenties came crashing down.To understand how the country got to this point of historic inequality, and why American middle class upward mobility seems to have stalled, you need to recall that period - when the roaring twenties came crashing down.insideout.orghttp://www.insideout.org/documentaries/middleclass/ptII.aspBruce Judsonbjudson427343310Can Obama Save the Middle Classurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4294465688375423646-a93a6969f7ade30878d7888b45d173e82009-09-03T08:58:00.940-04:00Need for real reform not half measures if the middle class is to survive.Need for real reform not half measures if the middle class is to survive.The Huffington Post Full Blog Feedhttp://www.huffingtonpost.com/joseph-a-palermo/half-measures-and-lukewar_b_275982.htmlBruce Judsonbjudson4271100Half Of New Yorkers Struggling To Afford Groceriesurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10408197414645480956-4737fd7cc05f66fb26ed706895d666712008-12-19T00:29:26.933-05:00A shocking four million New Yorkers are struggling to pay for groceries, according to a study by the Food Bank for New York City. And contrary to what your parents told you when you were younger, graduating from college won't help you afford food. But having a well-paying job probably will, which you usually need the college degree for.A shocking four million New Yorkers are struggling to pay for groceries, according to a study by the Food Bank for New York City. And contrary to what your parents told you when you were younger, graduating from college won't help you afford food. But having a well-paying job probably will, which you usually need the college degree for.businesssheet.alleyinsider.comhttp://businesssheet.alleyinsider.com/2008/12/half-of-new-yorkers-struggling-to-afford-groceriesBruce Judsonbjudson427303000Five Secrets Your Bank Doesn't Want You to Knowurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:18227720429049482139-ef850be4d8ebd1400074c5dff796a7b72009-08-09T00:01:02.723-04:00Learn what banks depend on to make more money than they probably deserve. These secrets depend upon their customers' lack of education.Learn what banks depend on to make more money than they probably deserve. These secrets depend upon their customers' lack of education.finance.yahoo.comhttp://finance.yahoo.com/expert/article/moneyhappy/181074Thomas Huynhthuynh3813201Many of the pundits attacking government health insurance rely on government health insurance for their own families. - By Daniel Grossurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16493947182826343217-3fc53e9e808812e03b4cf1e03f63099d2009-08-30T22:17:36.732-04:00Commentary about business and finance. Health Care HypocrisyMany of the pundits attacking government health insurance rely on government health insurance for their own families.By Daniel GrossPosted Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009, at 9:46 AM ET Dick...Commentary about business and finance. Health Care HypocrisyMany of the pundits attacking government health insurance rely on government health insurance for their own families.By Daniel GrossPosted Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009, at 9:46 AM ET Dick...Slate Magazinehttp://www.slate.com/id/2225664/?from=rssBruce Judsonbjudson4271100A link between wealth and breeding: The best of all possible worlds?urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14951602323587247505-5b6b566c424552b6e448ab6af7b185992009-08-08T23:16:16.340-04:00The belief was that the richer the nation, the fewer the kids. However research has shown that the trend is now such that many rich nations have more kids because resources are plentiful where families don't have to only concentrate on one child.The belief was that the richer the nation, the fewer the kids. However research has shown that the trend is now such that many rich nations have more kids because resources are plentiful where families don't have to only concentrate on one child.economist.comhttp://www.economist.com/sciencetechnology/displaystory.cfm?story_id=14164483Thomas Huynhthuynh3811001The Vanishing Middle Class Part IV– Middle Class Blues in the Green Mountain Stateurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13113720177990719904-522d8536ebd94359a31e4291c73d3b452008-12-19T00:41:56.981-05:00Americans: flat or declining real wages; higher costs for the basics, such as food, health care, and education; a weakening of the government sponsored safety net; and a growing sense of unease about how to pay for retirement. Senator Bernie Sanders, an independent from Vermont, says this all adds up to a serious crisis afflicting the American middle class.Americans: flat or declining real wages; higher costs for the basics, such as food, health care, and education; a weakening of the government sponsored safety net; and a growing sense of unease about how to pay for retirement. Senator Bernie Sanders, an independent from Vermont, says this all adds up to a serious crisis afflicting the American middle class.insideout.orghttp://www.insideout.org/documentaries/middleclass/ptIV.aspBruce Judsonbjudson427222110How to Use the Internet to find the Best Rates for Loansurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13190239076162377072-31aaea70c11ed5c36e497da51c8821e62009-03-28T06:57:20.351-04:00Using the internet can be beneficial when it comes to comparison shopping, so why should shopping for financial services be any different? There are many ways that the internet can be used to shop for loans and other types of financial services to...Using the internet can be beneficial when it comes to comparison shopping, so why should shopping for financial services be any different? There are many ways that the internet can be used to shop for loans and other types of financial services to...loanpoly.comhttp://www.loanpoly.com/how-to-use-the-internet-to-find-the-best-rates-for-loans/Ivan Widjayaiwidjaya482121200Financial Plan for 2009urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4982995099897998314-d5195e1ef8735a22af5dc82f5885d2b12009-03-04T17:39:15.913-05:00Individual households and businesses have a majority of their attention on how to cut expenses, but that will not improve their financial situation during a recession it will only ensure that you get further behind.Individual households and businesses have a majority of their attention on how to cut expenses, but that will not improve their financial situation during a recession it will only ensure that you get further behind.The Huffington Post Full Blog Feedhttp://www.huffingtonpost.com/grant-cardone/financial-plan-for-2009_b_153405.htmlGrant Cardonegcardone032111001Forget the ’70s - A New Middle Class Reality Businessurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:831133043203673926-141e645f2b9ae782880b3bfc60df494e2009-04-13T23:05:24.890-04:00There are no simple solutions for the plight of the middle class, but all is not lost Tags: middle class The other day Jim Milway was standing in line at a Tim Hortons when he saw one of the fast food chain’s latest innovations. No, not another...There are no simple solutions for the plight of the middle class, but all is not lost Tags: middle class The other day Jim Milway was standing in line at a Tim Hortons when he saw one of the fast food chain’s latest innovations. No, not another...macleans.cahttp://www2.macleans.ca/2009/04/13/forget-the-%E2%80%9970s/Diane Bradydbrady8778800What rebound? Foreclosures rise as jobs and income dropurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12100404652047369401-0ead9686501b9ae4e072444ae903f5a92009-08-20T21:16:03.549-04:00By Kevin G. Hall | McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON — Delinquency and foreclosure rates for U.S. mortgages continued to rise in the second quarter, with loans to the most qualified borrowers going bust at an unnerving clip, especially in hard-hit...By Kevin G. Hall | McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON — Delinquency and foreclosure rates for U.S. mortgages continued to rise in the second quarter, with loans to the most qualified borrowers going bust at an unnerving clip, especially in hard-hit...mcclatchydc.comhttp://www.mcclatchydc.com/homepage/story/74106.htmlBruce Judsonbjudson4270000The Two-Track Economy: Inequality Emerging From Today’s Recession - Economix Blogurn:com:businessweek:bx:article:18288592281326029206-34d54f50b55d4e22d20a1c1c88e054592009-08-20T20:14:01.862-04:00Simon Johnson, a professor of entrepreneurship at M.I.T.’s Sloan School of Management, is the former chief economist at the International Monetary Fund. The quick way to talk about how any economy is doing is in terms of “growth.” This is just what...Simon Johnson, a professor of entrepreneurship at M.I.T.’s Sloan School of Management, is the former chief economist at the International Monetary Fund. The quick way to talk about how any economy is doing is in terms of “growth.” This is just what...Economixhttp://economix.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/08/20/the-two-track-economy-inequality-emerging-from-todays-recession/Bruce Judsonbjudson4270000